Transmission Line Engineer

WSPMidvale, UT
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About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Design Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Demonstrated advanced technical expertise in overhead transmission design.
  • Proficiency with PLS‑CADD suite and familiarity with transmission codes and utility standards.
  • Strong communication skills for client, contractor, and internal coordination efforts.
  • Ability to independently make decisions on complex/ambiguous matters and guide team priorities.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
  • Experience supporting business development, proposals, or strategic client interface.
  • Experience across multiple utilities, jurisdictions, or high‑voltage project types (69–500 kV)

Responsibilities

  • Perform and lead complex transmission line engineering tasks using tools such as PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, PLS- LITE, L-PILE and FAD
  • Apply extensive knowledge of NESC, GO‑95, IEEE and other applicable transmission design standards.
  • Oversee preparation of design criteria, structure loading, wire selection, foundations, material procurement, construction packages, and QA/QC of project deliverables.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to resolve complex engineering challenges and provide precedent‑setting guidance to others.
  • Lead and contribute to the planning, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of overhead transmission line projects.
  • Ensure design packages meet WSP’s quality standards and client expectations while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Support construction teams through shop drawing review, responses to contractor inquiries, field visits, and issue resolution.
  • Identify opportunities to improve tools, workflows, and engineering methodologies across the Transmission Line group.
  • Contribute original and innovative problem‑solving approaches in ambiguous or novel situations.
  • Participate in business planning, proposal development, and strategy discussions to support growth in the Power Delivery market.
  • Work closely with project managers, discipline leads, and cross‑functional teams to ensure coordinated delivery across the business unit.
  • Serve as a key technical interface with clients, utilities, EPC partners, and permitting agencies.
  • Develop and maintain strong professional networks across WSP and industry partners.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate engineers; support technical training and staff development.
  • Provide direction to teams on engineering priorities, decisions, and best practices.
  • Lead by example in reinforcing WSP’s culture, values, and quality expectations.

Benefits

  • Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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