Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional

WSP • Billings, MT

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Overhead Distribution/Transmission Line Project Engineer for its West Region. The role is planned as hybrid and may be based in the Billings, Portland, Boise, Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix, or San Diego offices. A remote arrangement may be discussed, with occasional travel to office locations. The engineer will provide project guidance and mentorship for 46 kV–138 kV overhead distribution/transmission projects, helping expand the distribution team's experience designing lower transmission voltages. The position provides technical leadership for project planning, design, and delivery, including research, concept development, client coordination, proposal development, and staff mentorship. The engineer will support disciplined project execution, multidisciplinary coordination, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role leads engineering projects up to 138 kV, establishes project execution layouts, creates and maintains schedules, coordinates project meetings and deliverables, communicates project status, forecasts resource needs, and follows WSP QA/QC procedures. It includes mentoring on PLS-CADD and related line design, structures, foundations, procurement, construction specifications and support. The engineer also supports project managers with status reporting, scope, schedules, budgets, forecasting, and client meetings; cultivates client relationships; and contributes to department resource planning, business improvement, and staff development. Travel to client offices or field sites may be required as project needs dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for transmission and distribution projects at utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Engineer license required; multistate licensure preferred.
• Understanding of NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
• High proficiency in power delivery engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and 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, persuasively, and tactfully with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior- to mid-level team or project members while strictly adhering to QA/QC.
• 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 client personnel.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering for overhead distribution/transmission projects up to 138 kV.
• Lead or support initial project execution layout and establish an effective project plan.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings, identifying upcoming deliverables, tasks, and responsible personnel.
• Coordinate with internal and external clients on project status and support project meetings.
• Maintain project workflow and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist with resource planning.
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP QA/QC 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.
• Travel to client offices or conduct field visits as needed.
• Remain current in electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Support project managers with project status reports.
• Work with project managers to develop scope, schedule, and budget 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 project managers in client meetings, in person and remotely.
• Develop client relationships to help position WSP for future work.
• Support department resource forecasting.
• Mentor junior staff with varying levels of expertise and experience.
• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
• Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• 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