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 is currently seeking an Senior Civil/Structural Transmission Line Engineer to join our National Electrical Team, located in our office Vancouver, BC and/or Victoria, BC.
As part of a dynamic and growing team, you will provide senior technical expertise and support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply systems, and sewage treatment. As a senior member of our Transmission Lines team, you will be a mentor and coach to others and will take great pride in lending your years of experience to ensure projects are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

• You will perform engineering duties from conceptual, preliminary and detailed engineering, including final design of new and existing transmission line structures and foundations for medium to high voltage transmission including material selection and construction support through line energization;
• Finite element design modelling using PLS-CADD software;
• You will conduct structural analysis, foundation design, wire sag and tension analysis, plan & profile drawing sets, development of design criteria and specifications for transmission line design;
• You will develop civil site design including earthwork, stabilization, station layouts, etc.;
• You will be responsible for the delivery of accurate and thorough substation dead ends and transmission line designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability;
• You will handle the procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews;
• You will work with the drafting department to prepare drawings and specifications for various deliverables;
• You will regularly meet and correspond with clients, material vendors, sub-contractors, etc.;
• You will travel for project site visits and field reviews as needed;
• You will actively engage with and support business development initiatives in the transmission line market;
• You will assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues;
• You will work with cross-functional teams in executing project work;
• You will assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting;
• You will exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures;You will perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.