Transmission Line Project Engineer - Remote

WSP•Lake Oswego, OR

3d•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. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. The role supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and adherence to quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will lead, support, and coordinate transmission engineering projects up to 765 kV; develop and maintain project plans and schedules; coordinate project teams and clients; support project managers with scope, schedule, budget, status reporting, and forecasting; and contribute to department resource planning, recruitment, business improvement, staff development, and business planning. Travel to client offices, field sites, and vendor facilities may be required as needed. The position is associated with WSP’s Lake Oswego, Oregon office and offers a hybrid or remote workstyle from Boise or Nampa, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; or Billings, Montana. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile. The company offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 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 track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
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, 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 assist with resource planning.
Facilitate and follow WSP QA/QC procedures.
Participate in industry conferences to support professional growth and knowledge transfer.
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 sites, and vendor facilities as needed.
Support Project Managers with project status reports.
Work with Project Managers to develop project scope, schedules, and budgets.
Work with Project Managers to identify out-of-scope items and support work-scope variances.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasting.
Lead or support Project Managers in client meetings, both in person and remotely.
Develop client relationships and help position WSP for 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 efforts.
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.