Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer

Posted 11 hours ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP's Canadian team is currently seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our Power Delivery team, located in any of 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 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.

Be involved in projects with our Power Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges!

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

Lead or support initial project execution and layout for efficient planning
Perform engineering and design for transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV
Prepare and review design deliverables, such as plan and profile drawings, material selection, and construction specifications
Oversee a team of engineers, drafters, and designers on small to medium projects
Maintain project schedule and budget
Conduct project meetings and communicate deliverables
Coordinate with clients and support project meetings
Ensure workflow and communication across multidisciplinary teams
Facilitate QA/QC procedures and reviews
Participate in industry conferences for professional development
Develop expertise in Transmission Line design and related software/tools
Prepare project status reports and updates
Build and maintain client relationships
Support resource planning for current and future projects
Participate in new hire screening and review processes
Contribute to business improvement and planning initiatives

What you'll bring to WSP:

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
At least three (3) 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 package
P.Eng licensed or near completion
Hands-on work experience using PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER and FAD Tools software packages
Electric utility industry experience
Design experience up to 230kV
Distribution design experience
Transmission line routing
Transmission structure foundation design
Transmission structure load and design
Cost estimating and scheduling

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About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.