Lead Transmission Line Project Engineer – Power Utilities

WSP Global Inc.; 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 time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Fort Worth office to lead design projects for electric cooperatives and public utilities. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, client advocacy, and delivering safe, compliant transmission designs.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and meetings, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery across teams. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ post-education design experience in the power industry.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• Experience with substation, transmission, or distribution design for electric cooperatives.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD design software.
• Proficiency with the NESC.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop scope documents, budgets, and schedules.
• Chair client meetings and ensure project alignment.
• Address client inquiries and manage expectations.
• Expand expertise beyond transmission into other design areas.
• Uphold safety and conduct per policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Project management

Transmission line design

Client relations

Team leadership

Scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

NESC

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Fort Worth office to lead design projects for electric cooperatives and public utilities. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, client advocacy, and delivering safe, compliant transmission designs.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and meetings, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery across teams. Occasional travel may be required.