WSP

Senior Distribution Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

WSP$114K — $151K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering and current P.Eng license in British Columbia.
  • 10 to 15 years of experience in distribution line design for 4 kV-35 kV systems.
  • Strong understanding of utility standards and distribution line construction.
  • Experience with design software like PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, or equivalents.
  • Knowledge of CSA standards, load calculations, and utility construction practices.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers and designers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design teams on utility projects from customer connections to large-scale system reconfigurations.
  • Coordinate project delivery with clients, project managers, and engineers.
  • Prepare and review design packages including calculations and equipment specs.
  • Conduct senior technical reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy of designs.
  • Use specialized software to design and analyze voltage distribution systems.
  • Apply safety and quality standards to enhance design integrity.
  • Conduct site visits and provide support during the construction phase.
  • Identify and implement improvements in design efficiency and project delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovative energy solutions.
  • Collaboration with a national team renowned for its Power Delivery practices.
  • Mentorship and professional growth within a supportive company culture.
  • Involvement in projects that directly impact community infrastructure and sustainability.
  • Access to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the future with us.
As a Senior Distribution Line Engineer with WSP's Distribution team in any of our British Columbia offices, you'll help design resilient power systems that keep communities connected and ready for tomorrow.

Working within our Power Delivery subsector, you'll support low- and medium-voltage overhead and underground distribution projects that modernize energy infrastructure and solve real power delivery challenges.

You'll lead technical work, mentor others, collaborate with clients and project teams, and grow your influence within a national Power Delivery practice.

Your Impact
  • Lead distribution line design teams on utility projects ranging from customer connections to large-scale system reconfigurations.
  • Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders to support seamless project delivery.
  • Prepare and review overhead and underground distribution design packages, including engineering calculations, equipment sizing, material specifications, and construction documentation.
  • Provide senior technical review to ensure design deliverables are accurate, consistent, and compliant with applicable standards.
  • Use distribution design software to design, analyze, and optimize low- and medium-voltage systems.
  • Apply relevant utility, CSA, and powerline construction standards to support safe, high-quality designs.
  • Conduct site visits as required and provide engineering support during construction.
  • Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality, consistency, and delivery across projects.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and the development of practical project solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree in Engineering and current P.Eng license in British Columbia.
  • 10 to 15 years of experience in distribution line design, including 4 kV-35 kV overhead and underground systems.
  • Strong understanding of distribution line design, construction, operation, maintenance, and utility standards.
  • Experience with distribution and powerline design software such as PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of CSA standards, grounding, clearances, load calculations, and utility construction practices.
  • Ability to lead and guide engineers, designers, and drafters in a collaborative project environment.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance safety, cost, and performance.
  • Ability to collaborate across engineering, environmental, planning, and project delivery disciplines.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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 to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven to help shape resilient, sustainable power systems for communities across Canada, this is your moment. Join us and be part of a team that transforms possibility into progress.

Join us.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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