Transmission Line Project Engineer (Northeast) - Remote

WSP•Boston, MA

1d•$107,000 - $183,000

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 are Boston, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; Syracuse, NY; New York, NY; Freeport, ME; and Portland, ME. 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, support, and coordinate project engineering, project manager support, and department activities. The work includes leading transmission projects up to 765 kV, maintaining project schedules and workflows, coordinating with clients and project teams, forecasting resource needs, supporting project scope, schedule, and budget development, and contributing to staff development and business planning. Travel to client offices, field locations, or vendor facilities may be required as needed.

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 English-language command and written and oral communication skills for working effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s 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 with 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 project status with clients and support client meetings as needed.
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 internal and external industry conferences to support professional growth and knowledge sharing.
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, and vendor facilities as needed.
Support the Project Manager with project status reports.
Work with Project Managers to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets for new projects.
Work with Project Managers to identify out-of-scope items and support scope variances.
Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasting.
Lead or support client meetings, in person and remotely.
Develop client relationships to 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.
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.