Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join the Power Delivery Team in Texas. The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage overhead transmission lines up to 765kV, with responsibilities spanning research, project planning, client interactions, and staff mentoring.

The successful candidate will lead engineering tasks, maintain project schedules, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Engineer license required.
• Familiarity with NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95 is expected.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Create and maintain project schedules and lead meetings.
• Coordinate with clients on project status and meetings.
• Support PMs in scope, schedule, and budget development.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence across multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD

Project leadership

Staff mentorship

Resource forecasting

Communication

QA/QC

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

MBA (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)

Job description

WSP is currently launching a search for a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our talented Power Delivery Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a thriving organization that is dedicated to addressing our clients’ needs and delivering innovative solutions to their challenges.

The position offers the opportunity to be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Team, and the position can be based in the following locations:

• Austin, Texas
• Houston, Texas

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 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 (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.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.
• Engineer license required.
• 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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