Lead Transmission Lines Engineer — HV Projects (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

WSP Canada in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution Electrical team. You will lead design efforts for high voltage lines, coordinate with clients and contractors, and mentor the project team across multiple initiatives.

With a strong background in 34.5kV-500kV transmission design, you will prepare deliverables, review subcontractor outputs, and manage scope, budget, and schedules while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in transmission design (34.5kV-500kV) including routes and structure design.
• Proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Lite.
• Experience in Project Engineering or Project Management with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer license (P.Eng.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of transmission line design projects (34.5kV-500kV).
• Prepare and review design deliverables such as plan and profile drawings, materials, and construction specs.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Develop and monitor scope, schedules, and budgets against contract and ensure quality.

Skills

P.Eng. license

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Lite

Project engineering/PM

Leadership

Education

Civil (BSCE)

Mechanical (BSME)

Electrical (BSEE)

Engineering Physics (BSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MFAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

WSP Canada in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution Electrical team. You will lead design efforts for high voltage lines, coordinate with clients and contractors, and mentor the project team across multiple initiatives.

With a strong background in 34.5kV-500kV transmission design, you will prepare deliverables, review subcontractor outputs, and manage scope, budget, and schedules while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.