Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP USA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings programs

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and personal time

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement, voting,

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join the Fort Worth office and lead design projects for electric cooperatives and public utilities. You will mentor junior staff, drive project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure client alignment with technical requirements.

The role emphasizes leading transmission line design efforts, coordinating with internal teams, and maintaining safety and compliance while expanding expertise across related design disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant post education experience as an engineer providing design deliverables in the power industry.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• Experience performing substation, transmission and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in PLS-CADD design software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the NESC.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take the helm on transmission projects while providing guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
• Formulate project scope documents, establish budgets, and create and maintain schedules.
• Chair client project meetings and facilitate effective communication between clients, managers, and internal teams to ensure project alignment with requirements, scope and schedule.
• Address client inquiries spanning various technical areas and appropriately manage client expectations.
• Exhibit eagerness to expand expertise beyond transmission into other design disciplines.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

NESC

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Fort Worth office . Be involved in projects with our Small Utility Services team and be part of a growing organization that helps clients achieve their objectives and solve complex challenges.

As a Transmission Line Project Engineer, you will be responsible for developing team members, leading projects, advocating for clients, and strengthening existing relationships. This role focuses on leading transmission line design projects for electric cooperative, municipal, and public utility district clients while supporting WSP’s commitment to serving local public power utilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing projects while helping team members enhance their transmission design capabilities.

Your Impact

• Take the helm on transmission projects while providing guidance and support to junior engineers and designers
• Formulate project scope documents, establish budgets, and create and maintain schedules
• Chair client project meetings and facilitate effective communication between clients, managers, and internal teams to ensure project alignment with requirements, scope and schedule
• Address client inquiries spanning various technical areas and appropriately manage client expectations
• Exhibit eagerness to expand expertise beyond transmission into other design disciplines
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant post education experience as an engineer providing design deliverables in the power industry
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects
• Experience performing substation, transmission and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives
• Demonstrate proficiency in PLS-CADD design software
• Demonstrate proficiency in the NESC
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Experience with the RUS Transmission Design Guide
• Master’s degree in engineering

WSP Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, well-being, and financial security throughout their careers. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary Range: $86,100 - $150,590

WSP USA provides the compensation range it reasonably expects to pay for this position based on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. WSP reserves the right to offer compensation above or below the stated range and may provide additional benefits and compensation as appropriate.

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About WSP

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.

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