Senior Power Transmission Line Designer – On-Site

WSP; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Design Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality power infrastructure solutions. This on-site role in Rochester or Binghamton, NY offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, exposure to major utility projects, and opportunities for technical development and career progression.

Candidates should have 5+ years in transmission line design, an Engineering in Training certification, and working knowledge of PLS-Cadd.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in transmission line design within utility or power delivery environments.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Relevant experience in transmission line design and a working knowledge of PLS-Cadd.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at the client office in Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients.
• Design of electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification.
• Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
• Delivery of accurate and thorough substations and control houses designs that meet industry standards and good engineering practice.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
• Maintain relationships with internal groups supporting projects and with suppliers and contractors.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components and equipment specifications for procurement and pricing.
• Incorporate future-ready techniques and design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling strategies.
• Role is client-site based and subject to client approval.

Skills

5+ years experience in transmission

Engineer in Training Certification

On-site work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

PLS-Cadd

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Design Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality power infrastructure solutions. This on-site role in Rochester or Binghamton, NY offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, exposure to major utility projects, and opportunities for technical development and career progression.

Candidates should have 5+ years in transmission line design, an Engineering in Training certification, and working knowledge of PLS-Cadd.