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WSP in the U.S. · 2 weeks ago

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer (Central)

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S., seeking a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer to join their Power Delivery Team. The role involves providing technical assistance for infrastructure projects, leading engineering efforts for transmission projects, and supporting project management activities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV

Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established

Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule

Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with the responsible personnel identified clearly

Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary

Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to POWER

Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning

Facilitate and adhere to POWER’s QA/QC procedures

Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues

Demonstrate transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support

Lead project teams of varying sizes

Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities, as needed

Support the Project Manager with project status reports

Work with PMs to develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects

Work with PMs to identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances

Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting

Lead and/or support the PM with meetings with clients, both in person and remotely

Develop client relationships, allowing POWER the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work

Support resource forecasting

Support recruitment efforts

Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures

Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership

Contribute to the business planning efforts

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Qualification

Professional Engineering (PE) licensureTransmission line design expertisePLS-CADD operationNESCRUSGO-90Cost estimatingSchedulingMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject management experienceField program planningSubcontractor managementField experienceMBA degreeTechnical society involvementArcGIS proficiencyAutoCAD/Microstation proficiencyFoundation Design Software experiencePOLETOWER experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

5-7 years' experience in the transmission field of managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-90

Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation

The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

Field program planning, management, and execution

Subcontractor management

Cost estimating and scheduling

Field experience

MBA degree from an accredited university

Involvement in technical societies (IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE…)

Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Microstation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)

POLE and TOWER experience

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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