Senior Transmission Line Engineer (South Central) - Remote

WSP in the U.S.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This role involves technical leadership for high-voltage transmission line projects, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in project management.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. Flexible work arrangements are offered, allowing options for remote work or office presence across various locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical transmission design for capital projects.
• Understanding of NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
• Experience in managing project scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design and delivery of transmission line projects.
• Maintain project schedules and facilitate client communication.
• Support recruitment efforts and resource forecasting.

Skills

Electrical transmission design

PLS-CADD operation

Communication skills

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. The position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the South-Central region (Ft Worth, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK; Baton Rouge, LA).

Responsibilities

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 that meets or exceeds industry expectations.

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, and vendor facilities as needed.

Project Manager (PM) 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 the opportunity 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.

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 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 suite.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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).
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.

Benefits

Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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.