Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Rocky Mountain) - Remote

WSP in the U.S.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to provide technical leadership for high‑voltage overhead projects up to 765 kV, including design, planning, and client coordination. The role offers flexible work arrangements with remote options and potential office assignments across the Rocky Mountain region.

You will lead project teams, develop schedules, mentor staff, ensure QA/QC compliance, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-education experience in electrical transmission design.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering of transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams on status and deliverables.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Mentor staff and lead project teams.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

English communication

Resource forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Rocky Mountain region.

Job Overview

Provide technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. Support project development through disciplined engineering practices, multidisciplinary coordination, and adherence to established quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• 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 personnel responsible 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.
• Support the Project Manager with project status reports and development of scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.
• Work with PMs to identify out‑of‑scope items and support work scope variances.
• Provide weekly or bi‑weekly project updates and project forecasting.
• Lead and/or support the PM with meetings with clients, both in person and remotely.
• Develop client relationships, allowing WSP the opportunity to win future work.
• Support resource forecasting, recruitment efforts, and business improvement methodologies.
• Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.
• Contribute to business planning efforts and exercise responsible decision‑making regarding company resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in the electrical transmission industry providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of engineering and civil design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Understanding of NESC, RUS, and/or GO‑95.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS‑CADD operation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field program planning, management, and execution.
• Subcontractor management.
• Cost estimating and scheduling.
• Field experience.
• MBA degree from an accredited university.
• Involvement in technical societies (IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE, etc.).
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on offering health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $134,000 – $229,100. WSP USA reserves the right to offer additional benefits and compensation in accordance with internal equity and geographic location.

EEO Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.