Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Remote/Hybrid Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote or hybrid work

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Overhead Transmission Design team. You will lead project execution, manage engineers and interface with clients across Southeast offices, with option for remote or hybrid work within a mutually agreed location.

The role requires 10+ years in high voltage transmission design, strong knowledge of PLS-CADD, and proven project management. We offer flexible schedules and both full-time and part-time employment options to fit your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and civil design.
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
• At least 10 years of experience in the design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages
• Candidate must have extensive knowledge in PLS-Cadd.
• Experience managing projects and leading multi‑disciplined teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
• Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on engineering projects and interface directly with the client
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule and budget
• Conduct weekly or bi‑weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified
• Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
• Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi‑discipline projects, both internal and external to POWER
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
• Facilitate and adhere to POWER’s QA/QC procedure to ensure the correct personnel is performing the required QA/QC review
• Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues
• Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specification, and construction support
• Project Manager Support
• Maintain project status reports
• Provide weekly or bi‑weekly project updates and project forecasting
• Lead and/or support PM by meeting with clients, both in‑person and remotely
• Develop client relationships allowing POWER the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work

Skills

PLS-CADD

Project management

Leadership

Client coordination

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineering license (multi-state preferred)

Tools

POLE

TOWER

FAD Tools

L-Pile

Microsoft Projects

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Overhead Transmission Design team. You will lead project execution, manage engineers and interface with clients across Southeast offices, with option for remote or hybrid work within a mutually agreed location.

The role requires 10+ years in high voltage transmission design, strong knowledge of PLS-CADD, and proven project management. We offer flexible schedules and both full-time and part-time employment options to fit your