Transmission Line Project Engineer (South Central) -Remote

About the role

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the South-Central region. Preferred locations include: Fort Worth, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK; and Baton Rouge, LA.

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. The role supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards, ensuring responsibilities are executed with technical excellence and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to establish an efficient and effective project plan.
• Create and maintain a project schedule.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and assign 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, both internal and external, to improve professional growth and foster knowledge transfer.
• Demonstrate transmission line design expertise in 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 sites, and vendor facilities as needed.
• Support the Project Manager with project status reports, scope development, scheduling, and budgeting for new projects.
• Work with Project Managers to identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances.
• Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasting.
• Lead and/or support meetings with clients, both in person and remotely.
• Develop client relationships to position WSP for future work opportunities.
• Support resource forecasting, recruitment efforts, and business improvement methodologies.
• 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, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in the transmission field designing and 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 effective 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, 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, and foundation design software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.