Lead Distribution Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

WSP; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Distribution Lines Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in British Columbia offices. You will design resilient distribution systems for overhead and underground networks, lead project teams, and mentor junior engineers.

You’ll collaborate with clients, project managers, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient designs while advancing BC’s energy infrastructure and modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• BC-registered P.Eng required.
• 10–15 years in distribution line design (4 kV–35 kV).
• Strong knowledge of CSA standards and utility practices.
• Experience with distribution design software (PLS‑CADD/SPIDAcalc).

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution line design teams on utility projects from connections to large reconfigurations.
• Coordinate with clients, PMs, engineers, designers, and stakeholders for delivery.
• Prepare and review overhead/underground design packages incl. calculations, sizing, specs, docs.
• Provide senior technical review to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.
• Use distribution design software to analyze and optimize low/medium-voltage systems.
• Apply CSA standards and utility construction practices for safe designs.
• Conduct site visits and support construction.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and delivery.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

P.Eng BC

Distribution design

Overhead & underground 4kV-35kV

Leadership & mentoring

Client coordination

Power delivery knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

SPIDAcalc

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Distribution Lines Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in British Columbia offices. You will design resilient distribution systems for overhead and underground networks, lead project teams, and mentor junior engineers.

You’ll collaborate with clients, project managers, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient designs while advancing BC’s energy infrastructure and modernization efforts.