Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Central Region) - Remote
About the role
This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Central region. Preferred locations include: Overland Park, KS, Ann Arbor, MI, Saint Louis, MO, Columbus, OH, Tulsa, OK, Minneapolis, MN, and Milwaukee, WI.
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, project manager support, department support, and additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in the electrical transmission industry providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state preferred).
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
- Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support.
- Leadership and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
- Project management and coordination.
- Client interaction and relationship building.
- Resource forecasting and support.
- Business planning and improvement methodologies.
Benefits
A comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
Pay
Expected Salary: Minnesota Only: $125K - $214K
Schedule
Flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Central region.
Company Information
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
About WSP
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. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.