Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional

WSP • Billings, MT

20d • $103,500 - $188,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a senior electrical engineer for its Power Delivery team to provide technical leadership, project guidance, and mentorship on overhead distribution and transmission line projects from 46 kV to 138 kV. The role supports the distribution team as it expands into lower transmission voltages, including mentoring staff, reviewing work, and leading projects as needed. Responsibilities span research, design, concept development, planning, client coordination, proposal development, project delivery, and staff mentorship. The position supports disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and compliance with quality and safety standards. It is planned as a hybrid position based in Billings, Montana; Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona; or San Diego, California. Remote work may be discussed, with occasional travel to offices, client locations, or project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer delivering design work for transmission and distribution projects at utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Required engineer license; multi-state licensure preferred.
• Understanding of NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
• High proficiency in power delivery engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• High proficiency in technical computations and calculations using engineering principles, interpreting plans and specifications, and comparing facts with applicable regulations.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior- and mid-level team or project members while adhering to QA/QC requirements.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Occasional project-related travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Cost estimating and scheduling experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and foundation design software such as FAD Tools, SHAFT, or LPILE.
• POLE and TOWER experience.
• 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), under 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering for overhead distribution and transmission projects up to 138 kV.
• Lead or support initial project execution layout and establish an effective project plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules; coordinate deliverables, tasks, and responsible personnel through weekly or bi-weekly meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external clients on project status and participate in project meetings.
• Maintain project workflow and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Forecast project requirements to support resource planning.
• Facilitate and follow WSP quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Mentor staff on 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 and travel to client offices or field sites as needed.
• Keep current with electrical engineering techniques and practices, and make ethical decisions in accordance with WSP policies and Code of Conduct.
• Support Project Managers with status reports, scope, schedule, budget, scope variances, project updates, forecasting, and client meetings.
• Develop client relationships and support opportunities to secure future work.
• Support resource forecasting, mentor junior staff, contribute business-improvement methods and procedures, and support staff performance and technical development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior