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

• Leadership and project management skills.
• Technical expertise in transmission line design and PLS-CADD.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

A comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website or contact us directly.