Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional

WSP Global Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Overhead Distribution/Transmission Line Project Engineer for the West Region. This hybrid role supports offices in Salt Lake City, UT and other locations, with occasional client-site travel.

You will lead and mentor teams on 46 kV–138 kV overhead projects, coordinate design, scheduling, QA/QC, and advance technical excellence within WSP's Power Delivery practice. The role emphasizes collaboration across multiple offices and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Senior engineer with overhead distribution/transmission project experience.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering of distribution/transmission projects up to 138 kV.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and lead project meetings.
• Provide technical leadership in planning, design, and delivery of line projects.
• Mentor team members on design methods, construction specs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Overhead Distribution/Transmission Line Project Engineer for our West Region. This is planned to be a hybrid role for our Billings, MT, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, or San Diego, CA offices. A remote position can be discussed with occasional travel to office locations. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help

This role will provide project guidance and mentorship on 46 kV – 138 kV overhead distribution/transmission projects to our distribution team. We are expanding the capabilities of the distribution team to design low transmission voltages and are seeking a senior engineer to mentor, review, and lead projects as necessary to build this experience. Provide technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of overhead distribution/transmission line projects. Tasks will include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions and coordination, proposal development, and staff mentorship. Support project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards. Ensure 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:

• Lead and execute the engineering of distribution/transmission projects up to 138kV
• 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 internal and external 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
• Provide mentorship on 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 or field visits as needed
• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices
• 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.

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