Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP•Indian Land, SC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This reports into our Indian Land, South Carolina office, and we offer a flexible work style of either hybrid or remote. Join a growing organization where you will contribute to impactful projects, support our clients’ goals, and help solve complex engineering challenges. This Opportunity Provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. Supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards. Ensures responsibilities are executed with a level of technical excellence, clarity, and functional performance that meets or exceeds industry expectations. Your Impact The successful candidate will be able to lead, support, and coordinate the following: Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV. Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established. Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule. Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary. Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP. Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning. Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures. Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues. Demonstrate transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support. Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities, as needed. Support resource forecasting. Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
Deep understanding with PLS-CADD.
Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established.
Create and maintain a project schedule.
Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary.
Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP.
Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning.
Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures.
Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues.
Demonstrate transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support.
Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities, as needed.
Support resource forecasting.
Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.