Experienced Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

This position offers a flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Southeast region. Preferred locations include: Fort Mill, SC Richmond, VA Birmingham, AL Atlanta, GA Orlando, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.
• Research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship.
• Support project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards.
• Lead, support, and coordinate project engineering leadership and project manager support.
• Support resource forecasting, recruitment efforts, business improvement methodologies and procedures, staff performance and technical development with department leadership, and contribute to business planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
• Candidate must have deep understanding with PLS-CADD.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field program planning, management, and execution.
• Subcontractor management.
• Cost estimating and scheduling.
• Field experience.
• MBA degree from an accredited university.
• Involvement in technical societies (IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE…).
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible work schedule, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Southeast region.