At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage high-voltage transmission line projects for renewable energy.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on sustainable power delivery.
- Benefits: Flexible work, career growth opportunities, and competitive compensation.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on safety and client satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in renewable energy while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 98800 - 130800 $ per year.
Job Description
We are looking for an
Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution Electrical team in Western Canada, with preference for Edmonton.
The role focuses on designing, managing, and overseeing high‑voltage transmission line projects to support renewable energy integration and strengthen grid reliability.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical aspects of transmission line design projects (34.5 k V–500 k V), 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 to 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.
Qualifications
- Civil (BSCE), Mechanical (BSME), Electrical (BSEE) or Engineering Physics (BSc) degree from an accredited university.
- Between 5 to 10 years of experience in transmission design, including design of overhead high‑voltage and extra high‑voltage transmission lines, 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 hold a Professional Engineering license (P. Eng.).
- Experience with Auto CAD/Micro Station, MFAD, and Microsoft Project is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of transmission line routing, field program planning, project management, EPC projects, and line construction.
- Distribution/under‑build design experience is a plus.
- Managerial and leadership skills.
Benefits
- Flexible work and real balance – we support you in prioritizing what matters.
- Limitless opportunities to tailor your career and grow your impact.
Compensation
- BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $98,800 to $130,800
- Atlantic Provinces & QC: $89,200 to $118,500
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.
Health & Safety & EEO Statements
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 HSE policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Full details are available upon request.
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 résumés from agencies.
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Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer, Power Delivery in Edmonton employer: WSP in Canada
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