Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer- Remote

WSP Global Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer to lead design and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission projects from a Boise, ID base with hybrid/remote options across Nampa, Portland, Billings, and Salt Lake City. Expect cross‑disciplinary coordination, schedule management, and strong client engagement.

The role emphasizes leadership in project engineering, QA/QC adherence, and mentoring staff, with travel to client sites and field facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of post-education experience in transmission engineering and project leadership.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure; multi-state preferred.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95; strong PLS-CADD knowledge.
• Proficient in English with strong written and oral communication; MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Develop initial project execution layouts and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients on project status and meetings.
• Lead project teams of varying sizes and mentor staff.
• Ensure QA/QC, safety, and adherence to standards; travel as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interaction

Resource planning

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

FAD Tools

SHAFT

LPILE

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer, to be based from our Boise, Idaho office location. We offer a hybrid or remote workstyle from the following locations:

Nampa, ID

Portland, OR

Billings, MT

Salt Lake City, UT

This 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 be able to lead, support, and coordinate the following:

Project Engineering Leadership

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV
• 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 responsible personnel 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 (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 the 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in the transmission engineering field managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation
• 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
• 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…)
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)
• POLE and TOWER experience

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About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• Retirement savings

Employees are also 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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.