Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Rocky Mountain) - Remote

About the role

This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Rocky Mountain region. Preferred locations include: Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT Billings, MT Bozeman, MT Boise, ID Hailey, ID Cheyenne, WY

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.

Skills

• 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

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 (Colorado only): $134,000 - $229,100

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Rocky Mountain region.