Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer- Remote

About the role

The Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer will be based from our Boise, Idaho office location. 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.

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.
• Ensure responsibilities are executed with a level of technical excellence, clarity, and functional performance that meets or exceeds industry expectations.
• Lead, support, and coordinate project engineering leadership, project manager support, department support, and client relationship building.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

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.
• 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.

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.

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 mentorship skills.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Client interaction and relationship building skills.
• Resource forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include 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 (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000

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

Schedule

Hybrid or remote workstyle.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website and submit your application.