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WSP USA Senior Transmission Lines Engineer/Project Engineer in Timmins, Ontario
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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 Project Engineer can be located with any of our Power Delivery teams located in our Ontario or Quebec 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 new 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 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; 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) 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
Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) required
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 to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step toward shaping Canada’s energy future.
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We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
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We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
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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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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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