Transmission Line Project Engineer
This position is based in the Fort Worth office and supports the Small Utility Services team, focusing on transmission line design projects for electric cooperative, municipal, and public utility district clients.
About the role
As a Transmission Line Project Engineer, you will be responsible for developing team members, leading projects, advocating for clients, and strengthening existing relationships. This role focuses on leading transmission line design projects while supporting WSP’s commitment to serving local public power utilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing projects while helping team members enhance their transmission design capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Take the helm on transmission projects while providing guidance and support to junior engineers and designers
- Formulate project scope documents, establish budgets, and create and maintain schedules
- Chair client project meetings and facilitate effective communication between clients, managers, and internal teams to ensure project alignment with requirements, scope and schedule
- Address client inquiries spanning various technical areas and appropriately manage client expectations
- Exhibit eagerness to expand expertise beyond transmission into other design disciplines
- 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
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of relevant post-education experience as an engineer providing design deliverables in the power industry
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects
- Experience performing substation, transmission and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives
- Demonstrate proficiency in PLS-CADD design software
- Demonstrate proficiency in the NESC
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
- Experience with the RUS Transmission Design Guide
- Master’s degree in engineering
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings
Pay
Expected Salary Range: $86,100 - $150,590. WSP USA provides the compensation range it reasonably expects to pay for this position based on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. WSP reserves the right to offer compensation above or below the stated range and may provide additional benefits and compensation as appropriate.