Description

The engineer will deliver transmission line design and engineering consulting for utility clients, independent power producers, and developers, covering line layout, foundations, structures, insulation and conductor specifications. Responsibilities include preparing material specifications, designing substations and control houses, reviewing internal and external designs for code compliance, resolving site queries, conducting inspections, and maintaining complete project documentation.

The role also requires coordinating design activities with multidisciplinary teams, managing relationships with suppliers and contractors, collecting and analyzing data for procurement packages, and applying future‑ready techniques such as equipment sizing, AC/DC panel design, and conduit strategies. The engineer will support senior staff with research, verify site characteristics, develop electrical calculations, produce visualizations and technical reports, and ensure quality‑control standards are met.

• Design transmission line layouts, foundations, structures, insulation and conductor specs.
• Prepare material and equipment specifications for procurement and installation.
• Develop detailed substation and control house designs meeting industry standards.
• Review and ensure code compliance and constructability of internal and external designs.
• Resolve site queries, attend meetings and conduct construction‑phase inspections.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, as‑built records and data packages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and manage supplier/contractor relationships.
• Collect and analyze data for procurement packages, equipment sizing and IEEE/NERC compliance.
• Apply future‑ready techniques including AC/DC panel design, conduit and trenching strategies.
• Support senior engineers with research, component recommendations and field equipment applications.
• Perform electrical calculations for loads, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding and lighting.
• Create tables, charts, sketches and reports to visualize project data and findings.
• Uphold quality‑control standards and contribute to technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical or related engineering, at least seven years of transmission line design experience, and a Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain one). Candidates must be proficient with PLS‑Cadd and other design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.), possess strong communication and problem‑solving skills, and demonstrate knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and relevant codes. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience with infrastructure planning and construction management.

• Hold a B.S. in civil, electrical or related engineering with 7+ years of transmission line experience.
• Possess PE licensure (or eligibility) and proficiency in PLS‑Cadd and design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem‑solving and self‑leadership abilities.
• Preferred: Master’s degree and experience in infrastructure planning and construction management.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid leave and flexible work arrangements, with a salary range of $87,500–$120,000. The position is client‑site based, may involve occasional travel, and requires adherence to WSP’s safety and conduct policies. WSP is an equal‑opportunity employer and the candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Receive a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid leave and flexible work options.
• Salary range $87,500–$120,000; occasional travel and client‑site work required.

Training + Development

Interview process

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