Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP•Meridian, ID

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is hiring a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer based in its Boise, Idaho office, with hybrid or remote workstyles available from Nampa, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; Billings, Montana; and Salt Lake City, Utah. The position provides technical leadership for planning, design, and delivery of 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 role supports disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and compliance with quality and safety standards, while delivering work that meets or exceeds industry expectations. The successful candidate will lead and execute engineering for transmission projects up to 765 kV, coordinate project teams, maintain schedules and workflows, communicate with clients and project personnel, and contribute technical expertise across transmission line design and construction. The role also supports project managers with scope, schedule, budget, reporting, forecasting, and client meetings. Department-level contributions include resource forecasting, recruitment, business improvement, staff development, and business planning. Travel to client offices, field locations, or vendor facilities may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in transmission engineering, managing projects, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Required engineer license; Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is required. Multi-state licensure is preferred.
Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
Strong English-language command and good written and oral 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’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state engineering licensure.
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 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 establish an effective project plan.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings, identify upcoming deliverables and tasks, and assign 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 assist with resource planning.
Facilitate and follow WSP’s QA/QC procedures.
Participate in internal and external industry conferences and foster knowledge transfer to colleagues.
Apply transmission line design expertise in areas 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, and vendor facilities as needed.
Support project managers with project status reports.
Work with project managers to develop project scope, schedule, and budget.
Identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances with project managers.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasts.
Lead or support project managers in client meetings, in person and remotely.
Develop client relationships and help position WSP to secure 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.