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 position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely from the Ann Arbor office location. The role provides technical leadership and guidance for planning, designing, and delivering high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. The engineer supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and adherence to quality and safety standards, with a focus on technical excellence and industry expectations. The successful candidate leads and coordinates engineering for transmission projects up to 765 kV, supports project execution planning, develops and maintains schedules, coordinates project meetings and client communications, manages workflow and project forecasting, and follows WSP QA/QC procedures. The role also involves transmission-line design expertise, leading project teams, supporting project managers with scope, schedule, budget, reporting, and variance identification, and building client relationships. Department contributions include resource forecasting, recruiting, business improvement, staff development, and business planning. Travel to client offices, field sites, or vendor facilities may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of experience in transmission, designing or managing projects, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
Strong understanding of transmission-line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
Strong written and oral English communication skills for effective work with internal team members and external clients.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, managing, and executing field programs.
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 using 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 planning.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings, identify upcoming deliverables and tasks, and clarify responsible personnel.
Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings.
Maintain project workflow and communication across internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
Forecast project requirements to support resource planning.
Facilitate and adhere to WSP QA/QC procedures.
Participate in industry conferences and foster knowledge transfer to colleagues.
Provide 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 project scope, schedules, and budgets.
Identify out-of-scope items and support work-scope variances.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasts.
Lead or support client meetings, in person and remotely.
Develop client relationships and position WSP to win future work.
Support resource forecasting and recruitment efforts.
Contribute 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 comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.