Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide technical leadership for high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects up to 765 kV. You will guide design delivery, schedule maintenance, and coordinate with clients, field teams, and vendors to ensure quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of post‑education experience in electrical transmission, a PE license, and strong knowledge of PLS‑CADD, NESC, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline with equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of post-education experience in electrical transmission design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state preferred).
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and GO-95.
• Strong knowledge of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• Create and maintain a project schedule and lead project meetings.
• Coordinate with clients on project status and provide updates.
• Support PM with scope, schedule, and budget, including variances.
• Adhere to QA/QC procedures and safety policies.
• Travel to client offices, field, and vendor facilities as needed.

Skills

PLS-CADD operation

Subcontractor management

Project leadership

QA/QC procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)

Job description

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. Ensure responsibilities are executed with a level of technical excellence, clarity, and functional performance that meets or exceeds industry expectations.

Your Impact

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
• Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.
• Contribute to 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 the electrical transmission industry providing design deliverables for capital projects in power transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi‑state preferred).
• 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

• Subcontractor management.
• Cost estimating and scheduling.
• Involvement in technical societies (IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE…).
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).

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.