Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer, Power Delivery

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The Opportunity

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Join our Power Delivery team and help design the transmission infrastructure that supports Canada's evolving energy future.

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients across Canada with technical studies, project management, detailed design, and site services. As an Intermediate Transmission Line Design Engineer, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of transmission projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

This opportunity can be based in any of our Ontario or Quebec offices.

Your Impact

• Design overhead transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV, supporting safe and reliable power infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including plan and profile drawings, material selections, and construction specifications.
• Support route selection, line and structure spotting, structural analysis, foundation design, and development of construction bid packages.
• Coordinate with engineers, drafters, designers, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams to keep deliverables moving efficiently.
• Manage assigned project schedules, budgets, status reporting, and technical deliverables.
• Facilitate QA/QC reviews to support consistent, high-quality engineering work.
• Build productive client relationships while participating in project meetings and communicating technical requirements.
• Contribute to resource planning, business improvement initiatives, and the continued growth of the Power Delivery team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of transmission design experience, including overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines.
• P.Eng. licence or near completion.
• Hands-on experience with PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, and FAD Tools software packages.
• Experience within the electric utility industry, including transmission line routing and design.
• Experience with transmission structure foundation, loading, and structural design.
• Transmission design experience up to 230kV, with distribution design experience considered valuable.
• Experience supporting cost estimating, scheduling, technical coordination, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Why Choose WSP?

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• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

For Grade 5, Tier 2, the primary pay transparency dataset specifies:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400–102,500
MB & ON: $70,,600–97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900–92,900

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.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note:

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 here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.

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