Junior Transmission Line Engineer: Design & Field Work

WSP in the U.S.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an entry-level Assistant Transmission Line Civil or Mechanical Engineer for our Phoenix, Arizona office. You will be involved in transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions, using PLS-CADD and field data to deliver projects.

The role supports budgeted project plans, QA/QC, and collaboration with utilities and partners, with travel to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with strong academic record.
• GPA 3.0+ is a strong plus and preferred.
• 0–1 years of post-education experience relevant to transmission line design.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong English communication, both written and oral.
• Familiarity with design/build concepts and civil construction norms.
• Experience with MS Office suite and field collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute transmission projects up to 765 kV from design to implementation.
• Help develop initial project layouts and budgets for efficient planning.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules while following QA/QC.
• Develop expertise in PLS-CADD, structure loading, drawings, and specs.
• Support material procurement, construction estimates, and field tasks.
• Travel to field sites as required to support projects.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong English communication

Independent and teamwork

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Tools

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP is seeking an entry-level Assistant Transmission Line Civil or Mechanical Engineer for our Phoenix, Arizona office. You will be involved in transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions, using PLS-CADD and field data to deliver projects.

The role supports budgeted project plans, QA/QC, and collaboration with utilities and partners, with travel to field sites as needed.