Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

About the Role

The role provides technical leadership and guidance for planning, designing, and delivering high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Responsibilities may include research, concept development, client interactions, proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. The engineer will support project development through disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards. Execution must meet or exceed industry expectations for technical excellence, clarity, and performance. • Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV • Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established • Create and maintain a project schedule • Conduct weekly or bi‑weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with clearly identified personnel • Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary • Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi‑disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP • Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning • Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures • Participate in industry conferences to improve professional growth and foster knowledge transfer • Lead project teams of varying sizes • Travel to client offices, field sites, or vendor facilities as needed • Support the Project Manager with project status reports • Work with PMs to develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects • Identify out‑of‑scope items and support work scope variances • Provide weekly or bi‑weekly project updates and forecasting • Lead and/or support the PM in meetings with clients, both in person and remotely • Develop client relationships to position WSP for future work • Support resource forecasting • Support recruitment efforts • Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures • Contribute to business planning efforts • Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies

Key Responsibilities

• ▸transmission engineering
• ▸project scheduling
• ▸client coordination
• ▸qa/qc
• ▸team leadership
• ▸resource forecasting

What You Bring

• Demonstrate transmission line design expertise in PLS‑CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, methods, estimates, and support • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) • Possess 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in transmission engineering, managing projects and leading multi‑disciplinary teams • Maintain an engineer license (multi‑state preferred) • Hold Professional Engineering (PE) licensure • Understand NESC, RUS, and/or GO‑95 standards • Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS‑CADD operation • Demonstrate strong written and oral English communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders • Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies • Experience in field program planning, management, and execution • Subcontractor management experience • Cost estimating and scheduling expertise • Field experience • MBA degree from an accredited university • Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and foundation design software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE) • POLE and TOWER experience

Requirements

• ▸pls‑cadd
• ▸pe licensure
• ▸10+ yrs
• ▸autocad
• ▸mba
• ▸nesc

Benefits

WSP offers a flexible, agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits suite, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. The company supports employee growth through challenging projects, professional development, and a collaborative culture. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Work Environment

Hybrid