Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Southeast) - Remote

WSP in the U.S.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,900 - 214,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their Power Delivery Team. This position features flexible work arrangements, enabling remote work or office-based work across the Southeast region. The Engineer will provide technical leadership and ensure effective project execution, focusing on high-voltage overhead transmission line projects.

Successful candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the electrical transmission industry, a strong command of PLS-CADD, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in electrical transmission industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong command of the English language with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering of transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• Coordinate project status with clients and teams.
• Participate in industry conferences for professional growth.

Skills

Transmission line fundamentals

PLS-CADD operation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

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. This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Southeast region.

Preferred Locations

• Indian Land, SC
• Charlotte, NC
• Orlando, FL
• Birmingham, AL
• Richmond, VA
• Atlanta, GA

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.

Impact

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

• 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 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 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 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 to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
• 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.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Salary

Expected Salary for the Richmond, Virginia Area: $125,900 - $214,100

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.