Transmission Line Project Engineer - Remote

WSP; Lake Oswego (OR); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer in Lake Oswego, OR, with opportunities to support high‑voltage overhead projects and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams. You will provide technical leadership in planning, design, and delivery, including PLS-CADD design, scheduling, and client interactions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5–7 years in transmission, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-7 years post-education experience.
• 3+ years in transmission field designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of NESC, RUS, and GO-95; strong English communication; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Create and maintain a project schedule; lead meetings and coordinate with clients.
• Support PMs with scope, schedule, and budget; develop client relationships.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance, safety, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Mentor staff and contribute to department improvements.

Skills

English language communication

PLS-CADD operation

Transmission design experience

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

MBA degree from accredited university (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)

POLE and TOWER experience

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Lake Oswego, OR office. The following locations will also be considered: Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT and Billings, MT.

Be involved in projects with our Transmissions Lines Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

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
• 5-7 years of post education experience
• 3+ years’ experience in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• 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

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• 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.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $110,00 - $150,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.