Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer- Remote

About the role

The Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer position is available in Boise, Idaho, with potential for remote or hybrid workstyles. This role offers technical leadership and guidance for high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create and maintain a project schedule
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks
• Carefully coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings
• Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
• 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/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 project forecasting
• Develop client relationships, positioning WSP for future work
• Support resource forecasting
• Support recruitment efforts
• Contribute to business planning efforts
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in the transmission engineering field, managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation
• A strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
• 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 offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $205,000, with specific details for Colorado.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000

Schedule

Hybrid or remote workstyle is offered.

Contact Information

For inquiries about this position, please contact [Contact Information].

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