Transmission Line Project Engineer - Remote

WSP Global Inc.; Nampa (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Lake Oswego, OR area with hybrid/remote options from Boise, Nampa, Salt Lake City, and Billings. The role focuses on leadership in planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead projects up to 765 kV, with collaboration across disciplines.

You will guide schedules, budgets, and client interactions while ensuring QA/QC and safety standards. Strong PLS‑CADD and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5–7 years post-education experience in transmission projects.
• 3+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams in transmission.
• Knowledge of NESC, GO-95 or RUS preferred.
• Strong PLS-CADD operation and transmission line fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-voltage transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams across disciplines.
• Support QA/QC procedures and safety standards.
• Mentor staff and participate in industry events for knowledge transfer.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

MS Office

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Lake Oswego, OR office. We offer a hybrid or remote workstyle from the following locations:

• Boise, ID
• Nampa, ID
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Billings, MT

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.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management-anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world and we need your help.

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 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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

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.