Transmission Line Engineer - Drive Innovative Grid (Hybrid)

WSP USA; Terrace; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Canadian employer 2026

Hybrid work / flexible schedules

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution Electrical team in Western Canada, with preference for Edmonton. You will lead design aspects for 34.5kV–500kV projects, coordinate with contractors, and drive technical reviews to ensure client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Candidates should have 5–10 years in transmission design, PE license, and strong skills in PLS tools, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and project management.

Qualifications

• : Civil (BSCE), Mechanical (BSME), or Electrical (BSEE) or Engineering Physics (BSc) degree from an accredited university.
• : Between 5 to 10 years experience in transmission design – design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages
• : Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Lite
• : Experience in a Project Engineering or Project Management capacity working with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
• : Must have Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.)
• : Experience with AutoCAD/Microstation, MFAD, and Microsoft Project is strongly preferred
• : Knowledge of transmission line routing, field program planning, project management, EPC projects, and line construction
• : Distribution/underbuild design experience is a plus
• : Managerial and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of transmission line design projects (34.5kV–500kV), including new lines, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, structure replacements, and fiber optic additions
• Prepare and review design deliverables, such as plan and profile drawings, material selection, and construction specifications
• Conduct quality reviews of internal and subcontractor deliverables
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects within budget and time constraints
• Evaluate technical options, criteria, and routes for design merit
• Apply knowledge of construction standards for high voltage line work
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure client satisfaction
• Act as Technical Project Management Lead and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage project reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, and unbilled work
• Develop and monitor scope, schedules, and budgets against plan and contracts
• Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Serve as primary liaison between client and project team; understand client interests
• Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions for project success
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team
• Travel to client offices, field sites, or vendor facilities as required
• Support business development activities and participate in proposal preparation

Skills

Transmission design

Project management

Professional Engineer

PLS tools

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Structure design

Leadership

High voltage knowledge

Routing knowledge

Education

BSCE/BSME/BSEE or Eng. Physics (BSc)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Lite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MFAD

MS Project

Job description

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution Electrical team in Western Canada, with preference for Edmonton. You will lead design aspects for 34.5kV–500kV projects, coordinate with contractors, and drive technical reviews to ensure client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Candidates should have 5–10 years in transmission design, PE license, and strong skills in PLS tools, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and project management.