Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; 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 time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Fort Worth office to lead design projects for electric cooperatives and public utilities. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, client advocacy, and delivering safe, compliant transmission designs.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and meetings, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery across teams. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ post-education design experience in the power industry.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• Experience with substation, transmission, or distribution design for electric cooperatives.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD design software.
• Proficiency with the NESC.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop scope documents, budgets, and schedules.
• Chair client meetings and ensure project alignment.
• Address client inquiries and manage expectations.
• Expand expertise beyond transmission into other design areas.
• Uphold safety and conduct per policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Project management

Transmission line design

Client relations

Team leadership

Scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Engineer in Training Certification

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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