Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Rocky Mountain) - Remote

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 229,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement and voting

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer for their Power Delivery Team in Denver, Colorado. This role involves providing technical leadership for high-voltage transmission line projects and ensuring technical excellence across various engineering practices.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in the electrical transmission industry, a PE license, and proficiency in PLS-CADD. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the electrical transmission industry with design experience.
• Proven record of workplace safety and policy adherence.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering for transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• Support the Project Manager with project scope, budget, and scheduling.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate with clients.

Skills

Transmission line design expertise

PLS-CADD operation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer – Power Delivery Team

WSP is looking for 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 our offices across the Rocky Mountain region. Preferred locations include:

• Denver, CO
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Billings, MT
• Bozeman, MT
• Boise, ID
• Hailey, ID
• Cheyenne, WY

Join a growing organization where you will contribute to impactful projects, support our clients’ goals, and help solve complex engineering challenges.

The Opportunity

Provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. Supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards. Ensures responsibilities are executed with a level of technical excellence, clarity, and functional performance that meets or exceeds industry expectations.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will lead, support, and coordinate the following:

• Project Engineering Leadership
  • 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.
• Project Manager Support
  • Support the Project Manager with project status reports.
  • Work with PMs to develop 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 to position ourselves to win future work.
• Department Support
  • Support resource forecasting.
  • Support recruitment efforts.
  • Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
  • Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.
  • Contribute to business planning efforts.
  • 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.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

• 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 closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and civil design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO‑95.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS‑CADD operation.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and 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 using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $134,000 - $229,100

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.