# Senior Distribution Lines Engineer, Power

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Toronto, ON
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $104,500 – $143,900
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Distribution Lines Engineer to join our Distribution team in Ontario. As a Senior Distribution Lines Engineer, you will help design resilient power systems that keep communities connected and ready for tomorrow. You will work on low- and medium-voltage overhead and underground distribution projects, leading technical work, mentoring others, collaborating with clients and project teams, and growing 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 Ontario

- 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.

**Why Choose WSP?**

- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition , because your growth drives ours.

- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

**Compensation**

- $104,500 – $143,900

## Skills

### Required
- distribution line design
- powerline construction
- utility standards
- PLS-CADD
- SPIDAcalc
- CSA standards

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