Transmission Line Project Engineer (Central) - Remote
About the role
This position offers a flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Central region. Preferred locations include St Louis, MO, Columbus, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Overland Park, KS, and Chicago, IL.
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
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 5-7 years' experience in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- 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
The candidate must have a 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. 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.
Pay
Expected Salary
Illinois: $97,000- $160,000
Schedule
Flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Central region.
Contact Us
WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.