Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

WSP • Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer to support major utility and energy clients. You will lead transmission line design efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions. This role is fully in-office at the client site in Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY or Binghamton, NY. Candidates must be able to work on-site daily.

Provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers. Design of electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification. Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation. Delivery of accurate and thorough substations and control houses designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability. Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability. Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members. Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects. Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects. Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work. Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Position is located at the client office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in transmission line design within utility or power delivery environments
• Relevant experience in transmission line design and a working knowledge of PLSCadd.
• Engineering degree (Civil, Electrical, or related)
• EIT required
• PE eligibility strongly preferred
• Ability to work full-time on-site at the client office in Rochester or Binghamton, NY

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers.
• Design of electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification.
• Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
• Delivery of accurate and thorough substations and control houses designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
• Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
• Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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