Lead Transmission Line Project Engineer – Power Systems

WSP USA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings programs

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and personal time

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement, voting,

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join the Fort Worth office and lead design projects for electric cooperatives and public utilities. You will mentor junior staff, drive project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure client alignment with technical requirements.

The role emphasizes leading transmission line design efforts, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining safety and compliance while expanding expertise across related design disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant post education experience as an engineer providing design deliverables in the power industry.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• Experience performing substation, transmission and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in PLS-CADD design software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the NESC.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take the helm on transmission projects while providing guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
• Formulate project scope documents, establish budgets, and create and maintain schedules.
• Chair client project meetings and facilitate effective communication between clients, managers, and internal teams to ensure project alignment with requirements, scope and schedule.
• Address client inquiries spanning various technical areas and appropriately manage client expectations.
• Exhibit eagerness to expand expertise beyond transmission into other design disciplines.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

NESC

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join the Fort Worth office and lead design projects for electric cooperatives and public utilities. You will mentor junior staff, drive project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure client alignment with technical requirements.

The role emphasizes leading transmission line design efforts, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining safety and compliance while expanding expertise across related design disciplines.