Transmission Line Project Engineer (Northeast)

WSP

19h

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 Northeast. Preferred locations include Boston, Massachusetts; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; Syracuse and New York, New York; and Freeport and Portland, Maine. 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. Responsibilities are expected to meet or exceed industry standards for technical excellence and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
7–10 years of experience designing or managing projects in the transmission field 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 to work 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

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, 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, identify upcoming deliverables and tasks, and clarify 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 follow WSP QA/QC procedures.
Participate in industry conferences and support 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, and vendor facilities as needed.
Support Project Managers with project status reports, scope, schedules, budgets, identification of out-of-scope items, scope variances, project 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, recruitment, business improvement methods and procedures, staff performance and technical development, and business planning.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.