Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Airdrie, AB, Canada
Victoria, BC, Canada
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Terrace, BC, Canada
Job Description What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
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We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
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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
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
can be located with any of our Power Delivery teams located in any of our
Western Canada offices .
WSP is a leader in the delivery of clean energy and Power sector solutions to meet the increasing demand for safe, secure, and sustainable energy for Canadians which requires a substantial expansion of the electricity transmission network. In this senior role, you will help bring WSP’s vast expertise, experience, and innovation to support our clients, utilities, and communities in the transformation to a recent 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 solid 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), or Electrical (BSEE), Engineering Physics (BSc) degree, from an accredited university
At least ten (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
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
Proudly Canadian
— Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
A
global community of brilliant minds
— ideas, mentors, and opportunities within reach.
Limitless opportunities
to tailor your career and grow your impact.
Flexible work and real balance
— we support you in prioritizing what matters.
Compensation:
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU:
$114,600 – $151,800 MB & ON:
$104,500 – $143,900 Atlantic Provinces & 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
📌 Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery (Canada)
🏢 WSP
📍 Canada