Senior Electrical Transmission Lines Engineer

WSP; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP, a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Transmission Line Engineer to join their National Electrical Team. This role involves providing technical expertise in the design and optimization of transmission lines, requiring extensive experience, a P.Eng license, and a commitment to high-quality deliverables.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee benefits

Collaborative work culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience designing transmission lines in utility environments.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering codes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering consulting for transmission lines.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure project coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mentoring

Technical Writing

Project Management

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional engineering license (P.Eng)

Tools

PLSCADD

PLS-Pole

SES-CDEGS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Transmission Line Engineerto join our National Electrical Team, located inour offices located in Vancouver, BC or Victoria, BC.

As part of a dynamic and growing team, this position will play a crucial role in providing senior technical expertise to the electrical design and optimization of transmission lines, overhead and underground, related to but not limited to hydroelectric facilities, high voltage transmission, substations, and distribution facilities. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination. The ideal candidate will be a senior technical expert in electrical transmission lines with consulting experience, with a passion for mentoring others and high project quality delivery.

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You will provide design and engineering consulting services for transmission lines to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers.
• You will design electrical transmission facilities, including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, insulation, and conductor specifications. This also includes developing electrical calculations for conductor sizing, EMF reports, corona, and foundation design.
• You will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design transmission lines rated from 34.5 kV to 735 kV and maintain good working relationships with internal groups, material suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• You will design grounding drawings according to national and utility standards and conduct analysis of underground transmission lines, including ampacity calculations, cable selection, and preparation of accessory estimates and drawings.
• You will prepare project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation, maintain complete project documentation, and ensure all completion packages, as-built requirements, and return data information are accurate.
• You will review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability, maintain quality control standards, and ensure accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• You will verify site characteristics, provide technical assistance on various engineering and construction procedures, and prepare data visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, and illustrations for data interpretation and presentation.
• You will support project teams with research and recommendations, conduct engineering studies and surveys, and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• You will mentor others and provide feedback and review the work of more junior engineers.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Professional engineering license (P.Eng) required;
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing transmission lines in utility or industrial/commercial environments, preferably within consulting environments;
• Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below, OPGW, and fiber;
• Working knowledge of PLSCADD,PLS-Pole, SPIDAcalc, SES-CDEGS, WinIGS, EMTP-RV, and PSCAD, etc.;
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting;
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues;
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design;
• Experience in electrical studies related to the design of grounding systems, lightning protection, insulation coordination, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), or AC interference;
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements;
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements- IEEE and ANSI;
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia):$105,800 - $171,600.

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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