Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP•Lake Oswego, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and guidance for planning, designing, and delivering high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. The role supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. The position is associated with WSP’s Lake Oswego, Oregon office, with hybrid or remote workstyles available from Boise or Nampa, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; or Billings, Montana. The successful candidate will lead or support transmission projects up to 765 kV, coordinate project teams and client communications, maintain project schedules and workflows, and support project managers with scope, budget, forecasting, and status reporting. The role also contributes to resource planning, recruitment, business planning, staff development, and department improvement efforts. Travel to client offices, field locations, or vendor facilities may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
5–7 years of post-education experience.
At least 3 years of experience in the transmission field designing or managing projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Understanding of NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.
Strong written and oral English communication skills for working effectively 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 health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Experience with field program planning, management, and execution.
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, identify upcoming deliverables and tasks, and clarify 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’s QA/QC procedures.
Participate in internal and external 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.
Work with project managers to develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
Help identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasting.
Lead or support project manager meetings with clients, in person and remotely.
Develop client relationships and help position WSP to secure 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.