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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Transmission Line Engineer

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

WSP is a growing organization seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join their Power Delivery Team. The role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring quality standards are met, and developing client relationships to support project success.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on small to medium-sized engineering projects and interface directly with the client

Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule and budget

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

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

Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to WSP

Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning

Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedure to ensure the correct personnel is performing the required QA/QC review

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

Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specification, and construction support

Maintain project status reports

Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting

Lead and/or support PM by meeting with clients, both in-person and remotely

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

Support resource forecast planning for upcoming and current project loads

Participate in new hire screening and review processes

Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures

Discuss project and/or department personnel conflicts, performance issues, and collaborate on a suitable approach to constructively provide a successful resolution

Contribute to Business Planning and Budgeting

Qualification

PLS-CADDEngineer in Training CertificationCivil engineering principlesInfrastructure planningMicroStationAutoCADTechnical writingCritical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)

3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience

At least 3 years of experience using PLS-CADD

Engineer in Training Certification

Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues

Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design

Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements

Knowledge with process and concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas

Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies

Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

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

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Electric utility industry experience

Professional Engineering licensure

Experience managing projects and leading multi-disciplined teams

Design experience up to 230 kV

Distribution design experience

At least 3-years of experience using POLE, TOWER and FAD Tools software packages

Transmission line routing

Transmission foundation design

Transmission structure load and design

Cost estimating and scheduling

Experience using L-Pile and Microsoft Projects

Essential Professional Licensure/Certification

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Company

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