Senior Distribution Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Distribution Line Engineer in British Columbia to lead design teams for distribution projects from customer connections to large reconfigurations. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with clients, PMs, designers, and stakeholders to deliver robust overhead and underground systems.

You will review calculations, sizing, equipment specs, and documentation, ensuring compliance with CSA and utility standards while advancing knowledge sharing and project efficiency across

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and current P.Eng license in British Columbia.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in distribution line design, including 4 kV–35 kV overhead and underground systems.
• Strong understanding of distribution line design, construction, operation, maintenance, and utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution line design teams on utility projects ranging from customer connections to large-scale system reconfigurations.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders to support seamless project delivery.
• Prepare and review overhead and underground distribution design packages, including engineering calculations, equipment sizing, material specifications, and construction documentation.
• Provide senior technical review to ensure design deliverables are accurate, consistent, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Use distribution design software to design, analyze, and optimize low- and medium-voltage systems.
• Apply relevant utility, CSA, and powerline construction standards to support safe, high-quality designs.
• Conduct site visits as required and provide engineering support during construction.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality, consistency, and delivery across projects.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and the development of practical project solutions.

Skills

Distribution line design

Leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring

CSA standards understanding

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng license – British Columbia

Tools

PLS-CADD

SPIDAcalc

Job description

The Opportunity

Build the future with us.

As a Senior Distribution Line Engineer with WSP’s Distribution team in any of our British Columbia offices, you’ll help design resilient power systems that keep communities connected and ready for tomorrow.

Working within our Power Delivery subsector, you’ll support low- and medium-voltage overhead and underground distribution projects that modernize energy infrastructure and solve real power delivery challenges.

You’ll lead technical work, mentor others, collaborate with clients and project teams, and grow your influence within a national Power Delivery practice.

Your Impact

• Lead distribution line design teams on utility projects ranging from customer connections to large-scale system reconfigurations.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders to support seamless project delivery.
• Prepare and review overhead and underground distribution design packages, including engineering calculations, equipment sizing, material specifications, and construction documentation.
• Provide senior technical review to ensure design deliverables are accurate, consistent, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Use distribution design software to design, analyze, and optimize low- and medium-voltage systems.
• Apply relevant utility, CSA, and powerline construction standards to support safe, high-quality designs.
• Conduct site visits as required and provide engineering support during construction.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality, consistency, and delivery across projects.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and the development of practical project solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Engineering and current P.Eng license in British Columbia.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in distribution line design, including 4 kV–35 kV overhead and underground systems.
• Strong understanding of distribution line design, construction, operation, maintenance, and utility standards.
• Experience with distribution and powerline design software such as PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of CSA standards, grounding, clearances, load calculations, and utility construction practices.
• Ability to lead and guide engineers, designers, and drafters in a collaborative project environment.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to balance safety, cost, and performance.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, environmental, planning, and project delivery disciplines.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$114,600–$151,800
• MB & ON:$104,500–$143,900
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:$103,500–$137,400

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you’re driven to help shape resilient, sustainable power systems for communities across Canada, this is your moment. Join us and be part of a team that transforms possibility into progress.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .