WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago
Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Rocky Mountain) - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expWSP USA is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their Power Delivery Team, offering flexible work arrangements. The role involves providing technical leadership for high-voltage overhead transmission line projects, including planning, design, and client interactions, while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
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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 personnel responsible 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 WSP
Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
Facilitate and adhere to WSP’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 WSP 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 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
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant post education experience in the electrical transmission industry providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state preferred)
Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
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
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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WSP in the U.S.
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