Lead Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our team in Boise, ID, with consideration for Lake Oswego, OR and other western locations. You will lead design and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission projects up to 765 kV, coordinating across disciplines and with clients to ensure safe, cost‑effective execution.

Applicants should have a engineering degree and 5–7 years in transmission, strong knowledge of NESC/RUS/GO‑95, and hands‑on experience with PLS‑CADD, ArcGIS,

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering required.
• 5-7 years post-education experience.
• 3+ years in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.

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 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.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Project leadership

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our team in Boise, ID, with consideration for Lake Oswego, OR and other western locations. You will lead design and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission projects up to 765 kV, coordinating across disciplines and with clients to ensure safe, cost‑effective execution.

Applicants should have a engineering degree and 5–7 years in transmission, strong knowledge of NESC/RUS/GO‑95, and hands‑on experience with PLS‑CADD, ArcGIS,