Entry Level Assistant Transmission Line Engineer

Socket.dev; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Assistant Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team in Overland Park, Kansas. You will contribute to transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions, while supporting budget, schedule, and QA/QC processes.

The role involves learning PLS-CADD modeling and working with utilities and partners to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred).
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established.
• Maintaining a project budget and schedule.
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures.
• Develop 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.
• Travel to field, as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Ethical decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Assistant Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team in Overland Park, Kansas office.

Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Transmission Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions. The power grid is the backbone of the modern economy, and it is the most critical infrastructure that fuels our modern society. In the field of Transmission Line Design, our engineers take responsibility for the long‑term health of high voltage transmission lines by accounting for appropriate structure load development, hardware selection, and necessary operating clearances under a range of weather conditions. Our teams utilize PLS CADD Modeling software and aerial imagery to create a full representation of line routes while interacting directly with key stakeholders at utilities and their construction partners. Skills are developed in the design of models, procurement of construction materials, and production of professional drawings to facilitate construction.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We’re partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will be able to support, and coordinate the following:

• Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established.
• Maintaining a project budget and schedule.
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures.
• Develop 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.
• Travel to field, as needed.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred).
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
• Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, especially if related to civil and/or structural engineering, is desirable.
• F.E. Exam completion, Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.