Transmission Line Project Engineer (Pacific) - Remote

WSP•Tigard, OR

1d•$100,000 - $177,000•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 Pacific region. Preferred locations are Reno, Nevada; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Diego, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Seattle, Washington. 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 adherence to quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate transmission engineering projects, support project managers with project planning and client coordination, and contribute to department operations such as resource forecasting, recruitment, business improvement, staff development, and business planning. 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. The position requires authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
5–7 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 written and oral English communication skills for effective work with internal teams and external clients.
Experience using Microsoft Office software.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to follow WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Field program planning, management, and execution.
Subcontractor management.
Cost estimating and scheduling.
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 layout and establish an effective 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 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 and foster knowledge transfer to colleagues.
Apply transmission line design expertise across 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 status reports and development of project scope, schedule, and budget.
Identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances with project managers.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasts.
Lead or support client meetings, in person or 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.