Job DescriptionThe OpportunityBuild 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.
CompensationAB, 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 WSPIf 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.
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).
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