Transmission Line Project Engineer (Pacific) - 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 Northeast region. Preferred locations include: Reno, NV, Las Vegas, NV, San Diego, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Honolulu, HI, Seattle, WA.
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, and department support.
- 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
- 5-7 years’ experience in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
- Strong 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 expected salary range for this position is $97K-$160K, depending on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. 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 not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Company Information
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs 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.
Contact Us
If you are ready to get started, please apply directly to the job posting. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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.
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