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Job description
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer, to be based from our Boise, Idaho office location. The following locations will also be considered: Nampa, ID; Portland, OR; Billings, MT; and Salt Lake City, UT. We offer a hybrid or remote workstyle.
This Opportunity
Provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. Supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards. Ensures responsibilities are executed with a level of technical excellence, clarity, and functional performance that meets or exceeds industry expectations.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
Your Impact
The successful candidate will be able to lead, support, and coordinate the following:
Project Engineering Leadership
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 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
Project Manager (PM) Support
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
Department Support
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
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of relevant post education experience in the transmission engineering field managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
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 Qualifications
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
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,000 - $205,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.