Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer, Power Delivery

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us — Join our growing Transmission & Distribution Electrical team and contribute to innovative substation projects that strengthen grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and help shape Canada’s energy future. The Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer can be located with any of our Power Delivery teams in Western Canada, with preference for Edmonton. In this intermediate role, you will bring WSP’s expertise to support our clients, utilities, and communities in the transition to a new energy future.

Your Impact

• 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.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Civil (BSCE), Mechanical (BSME), Electrical (BSEE), or Engineering Physics (BSc) degree from an accredited university.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in transmission design – overhead high‑voltage and extra‑high‑voltage lines, route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and 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 a Professional Engineering licence (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 / underground design experience is a plus.
• Managerial and leadership skills.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $98,800 to $130,800

MB & ON: $90,100 to $124,100

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $89,200 to $118,500

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Safety and Health

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 are available on our website. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

Accommodations

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.

Application Policy

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details are available on our website.