Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer- Remote

WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer to be based from our Boise, Idaho office. The following locations will also be considered: Nampa, ID; Portland, OR; Billings, MT; and Salt Lake City, UT. We offer a hybrid or remote workstyle.

About the role

This opportunity provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. You will support project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards.

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 has been established
• Create and maintain a project schedule
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel
• Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
• Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures
• Participate in industry conferences to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues
• Demonstrate 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
• Lead project teams of varying sizes
• Travel to client offices, field, or 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 forecasting
• Lead and/or support client meetings, both in person and remotely
• Develop client relationships to position WSP for future work
• Support resource forecasting and recruitment efforts
• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures
• Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership
• 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 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
• 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 provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000. WSP USA is providing the compensation range based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances.

Expected salary (Colorado only): $115,000 - $205,000.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design 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. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.