Lead Professional Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Professional Transmission Line Project Engineer to join its Power Delivery Team. The role provides technical leadership and guidance for planning, designing, and delivering high-voltage overhead transmission line projects, including projects up to 765 kV. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. The position supports disciplined project development and coordination across multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and meeting or exceeding industry expectations. The engineer will lead project teams, coordinate project workflow and deliverables, maintain schedules, support project managers, communicate with clients, and contribute to department planning, resource forecasting, recruitment, and staff development. The position may require travel to client offices, field locations, or vendor facilities as needed. WSP offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely from its Ann Arbor office location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of experience in transmission, including designing or managing projects and leading multidisciplinary 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 English-language command and written and oral communication skills for effective work with internal team members and external clients.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
A proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Field program planning, management, and execution experience.
Subcontractor management experience.
Cost estimating and scheduling experience.
Field experience.
MBA degree from an accredited university.
Involvement in technical societies such as IEEE, CIGRE, or ASCE.
Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and foundation design software such as FAD Tools, SHAFT, or LPILE.
POLE and TOWER experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute engineering for transmission projects up to 765 kV.
Lead or support initial project execution layout and establish an efficient project plan.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings, identifying upcoming deliverables, tasks, and responsible personnel.
Coordinate project status with clients and support client meetings.
Maintain project workflow and communication across internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist with resource planning.
Facilitate and adhere to WSP quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Participate in industry conferences to support professional growth and knowledge transfer.
Apply transmission line design expertise, including PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications and methods, construction estimates, and construction support.
Lead project teams of varying sizes.
Travel to client offices, field locations, or vendor facilities as needed.
Support project managers with project status reports.
Work with project managers to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets for new projects.
Identify out-of-scope items with project managers and support work-scope variances.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasts.
Lead or support client meetings with project managers, in person or remotely.
Develop client relationships to help position WSP for future work.
Support resource forecasting and recruitment efforts.
Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.
Contribute to business planning efforts.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.