Junior Transmission Line Design Engineer

• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Support the Project Engineer to achieve the overall project goals
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCADD to ensure compliance with Client Standards and NESC/other standards
• Coordinates the interfaces with other engineering disciplines
• Responsible for the quality of all design packages
• Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
• Serves as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
• Timely and on-budget delivery of the design packages
• Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
• Support the management to achieve organization goals
• Represents the project and corresponding discipline in front of the client, in coordination with the Project Engineer
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:

Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues

Determine required structure designs based on design constraints

Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

• Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
• Assist in leading overall transmission line design for all capital projects
• Develop technical specifications, specifications, QA/QC procedures, deliverable templates, and other means of increasing efficiency in our day-to-day operations.
• Review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load tree drawings, structure framing, bill of materials and foundations design drawings.
• Supports the development of the quality management system
• 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.
• Reporting and project management activities required by the Company or the client

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• A minimum of 1+ years post education experience, preferably in Transmission Line Design with voltages up to 115 kV HVAC.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC, AISC, IEEE and ANSI.
• LiDAR and aerial photo data analysis
• Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree from a recognized institution
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
• Experience with the use of Finite Element modeling within PLS-CADD, POLE, & TOWER. Experience with MFAD, HFAD, LPILE, AutoCAD, and MicroStation. Modeling experience with PSCAD is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD.