Senior Transmission Lines Engineer

WSP in Manila; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead complex overhead transmission and distribution projects across utilities, generation, and industrial sectors. You will act as a technical authority, review designs, and engage with clients to resolve challenges while driving safety, efficiency and sustainability.

You will mentor junior engineers, support proposals, and ensure designs meet international standards and client specs within a collaborative, matrix-enabled team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12+ years professional experience in transmission line engineering.
• Experience delivering complex transmission line projects in consulting or utility environments.
• Strong technical leadership and client-facing capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex overhead transmission and distribution projects across utilities, generation, and industrial HV sectors.
• Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert for transmission line engineering within project teams.
• Provide independent technical review, verification, and approval of designs prepared by junior engineers and designers.
• Engage directly with clients to provide technical advice, resolve complex engineering challenges, and support proposal development.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, safety, and sustainability in engineering solutions and project delivery.
• Support project managers in scope definition, risk management, estimates, and programme delivery.
• Ensure all designs comply with Australian and international standards, client specifications, and WSP quality procedures.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineers and designers.
• Support capability development within the transmission line team by sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to workforce planning, skills development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture, professional integrity, and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

What you will do

• Lead and deliver complex overhead transmission and distribution projects across utilities, generation, and industrial HV sectors.


• Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert for transmission line engineering within project teams.


• Provide independent technical review, verification, and approval of designs prepared by junior engineers and designers.


• Engage directly with clients to provide technical advice, resolve complex engineering challenges, and support proposal development.


• Drive innovation, efficiency, safety, and sustainability in engineering solutions and project delivery.


• Support project managers in scope definition, risk management, estimates, and programme delivery.


• Ensure all designs comply with Australian and international standards, client specifications, and WSP quality procedures.


• Provide day-to-day technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineers and designers.


• Support capability development within the transmission line team by sharing knowledge and best practices.


• Contribute to workforce planning, skills development, and succession planning initiatives.


• Promote a strong safety culture, professional integrity, and collaboration across teams.

What we will love about you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.


• Typically, 8-12+ years professional experience in transmission line or related engineering disciplines.


• Demonstrated experience delivering complex transmission line projects in a consulting or utility environment.


• Strong technical leadership and client-facing capability.


• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and business outcomes.


• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across matrix teams.


• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused in complex project environments.


• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment at all times.


• High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Advanced knowledge across all aspects of transmission line design, including

• Route selection and line profiling


• Sag-tension analysis


• Constructability and access considerations


• Design optimisation and risk mitigation


• Expert proficiency in PLS-CADD and associated modules including PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE.


• Strong understanding of Australian and international standards relevant to overhead transmission line design, testing, and commissioning.


• Demonstrated experience across the full lifecycle of transmission line assets - from planning and design through construction, operation, and maintenance.


• Familiarity with utilities industry requirements, regulatory frameworks, and client-driven delivery models.


• High attention to detail, strong analytical judgment, and sound engineering decision-making.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can.