31 Dec
WSP Global
Toronto
Transmission Lines Engineer - Electrical (Intermediate)
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 is currently seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Design Engineer (Electrical) to join our National Electrical Team, located in Ontario - ideally in Thornhill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener or Ottawa.
This position will play a crucial role in the design and optimization of transmission lines, overhead and underground, related to hydroelectric facilities, high voltage transmission, substations, and distribution facilities. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and consulting experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
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!
What you can expect to do here:
- You will provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers,
and energy project developers;
- You will design electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification;
- You will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design transmission lines rated at 34.5 kV to 735 kV;
- You will develop electrical calculations for conductor sizing, EMF reports, corona, foundation design, and other as they may be needed;
- You will design and prepare grounding drawings according to national and utility standards;
- You will design and conduct analysis of underground transmission lines including but not limited to ampacity calculations for cable selection, seat studies for cable crossings and specific cases, selection of accessories and components, preparation of accessory estimate and drawings;
- You will prepare project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation;
- You will deliver thorough substation dead ends and transmission line designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and good engineering practice with excellent constructability;
- You will review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability;
- You will resolve site queries, attend site meetings and perform site inspections during the construction phase of projects;
- You will maintain complete project documentation with respect to transmission line design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information;
- You will make and maintain appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinate design activities with multi-disciplined project team members;
- You will maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects;
- You will maintain good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects;
- You will collect, compile, and analyze data relating to transmission line components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/CSA Standards/NERC regulations for design work;
- You will support project teams with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations;
- You will verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications,
and construction procedures and issues;
- You will prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses;
- You will maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting;
- You will contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems;
- You will conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs;
- You will work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects;
- 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.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
- Professional engineering license (P.Eng) required;
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing transmission lines in utility or industrial/commercial environments, preferably within consulting environments;
- Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below, OPGW, and fiber;
- Working knowledge of PLSCADD, PLS-Pole, SPIDAcalc, SES-CDEGS, WinIGS, EMTP-RV, and PSCAD, etc.;
- Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting;
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues;
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design;
- Experience in electrical studies related to the design of grounding systems, lightning protection, insulation coordination, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), or AC interference;
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements;
- Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices,
and record-keeping requirements- IEEE and ANSI;
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Health and Safety: 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.
Accommodations: WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Employment Equity: WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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