Transmission Line Project Engineer (Rocky Mountain)- Remote

WSP•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$115,000 - $195,000•Remote

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 Rocky Mountain region. Preferred locations are Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; Billings and Bozeman, Montana; and Boise and Hailey, Idaho. 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 leads or supports engineering and project execution for transmission projects up to 765 kV, including schedules, project meetings, client coordination, workflow, resource forecasting, and QA/QC. The role also provides project manager and department support, including scope, schedule, and budget development, project updates, business planning, recruitment, and staff technical development. Travel to client offices, field locations, and vendor facilities may be required. WSP USA is an engineering and professional services firm serving the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The company reports more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
7–10 years of experience in the transmission field 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 written and oral English communication skills for effective work with internal teams and external clients.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

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/MicroStation, or 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 layouts and establish efficient project plans.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings, identifying upcoming deliverables, tasks, and responsible personnel.
Coordinate with clients on project status and support client meetings.
Maintain project workflow and communication across internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
Forecast project requirements to support resource planning.
Facilitate and adhere to WSP QA/QC procedures.
Participate in industry conferences to support professional growth and knowledge transfer.
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, project scope, schedules, budgets, scope variances, updates, and forecasting.
Lead or support Project Managers in client meetings, both 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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.