Transmission Line Project Engineer (Southeast) -Remote

WSP•Richmond, VA

1d•$107,000 - $183,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join its Power Delivery Team. The position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from an office in the Southeast region. Preferred locations are Indian Land, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Orlando, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; Richmond, Virginia; and Atlanta, Georgia. The role provides technical leadership and guidance for planning, designing, and delivering 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 engineer supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and compliance with quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate transmission engineering projects up to 765 kV, manage project workflow and schedules, communicate with clients and project teams, support project managers, and contribute to department planning, resource forecasting, recruitment, and staff development. The role may require travel to client offices, field locations, or vendor facilities. WSP USA reports more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
7–10 years of experience in transmission, including designing or managing projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
Strong English-language command and written and oral communication skills for effective work with internal team members and external client personnel.
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.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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 or 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 efficient project plan.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings and identify upcoming deliverables, tasks, and 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 quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Participate in internal and external industry conferences and support knowledge transfer to colleagues.
Apply transmission line design expertise, 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, or vendor facilities as needed.
Support project managers with project status reports.
Work with project managers to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets for new projects.
Help identify out-of-scope items and support work-scope variances.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasts.
Lead or support client meetings, in person and remotely.
Develop client relationships and help position WSP to win 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.
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.