Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP • Ft Worth, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer for its Fort Worth office to join the Small Utility Services team. The role leads transmission line design projects for electric cooperative, municipal, and public utility district clients, supporting WSP’s work with local public power utilities. The engineer will manage and execute projects, develop team members, advocate for clients, and strengthen existing client relationships.

The successful candidate will lead projects while helping junior engineers and designers build their transmission design capabilities. The position also involves coordinating project scope, budgets, schedules, and client communication, and being open to expanding expertise into other design disciplines. Occasional travel may be required, and schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant post-education engineering experience providing design deliverables in the power industry.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience managing small- to mid-size projects.
• Experience performing substation, transmission, and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD design software.
• Proficiency in the NESC.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensure/certification.
• Experience with the RUS Transmission Design Guide.
• Master’s degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission projects and guide and support junior engineers and designers.
• Prepare project scope documents, establish budgets, and create and maintain schedules.
• Chair client project meetings and coordinate communication among clients, managers, and internal teams to keep projects aligned with requirements, scope, and schedule.
• Address client inquiries across technical areas and manage client expectations appropriately.
• Expand expertise beyond transmission into other design disciplines.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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