Transmission Line Project Engineer - Senior Professional

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer for its Fort Worth office. The successful candidate will lead transmission projects and guide junior engineers while collaborating with clients. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering is mandatory, along with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.

The role includes project management responsibilities and requires proficiency in PLS-CADD design software. WSP offers extensive benefits to employees, ensuring health and financial stability throughout their career.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
• Engineer in Training Certification required.
• Proficient in PLS‑CADD and NESC.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission projects providing support to junior engineers.
• Formulate project scope documents and maintain schedules.
• Chair client project meetings to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

PLS‑CADD design software

NESC proficiency

Project management

Workplace safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Fort Worth office. Join our Small Utility Services team and be part of an organization that helps clients meet their objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare project work scope documents, schedules, budgets, and sequence of work for construction of projects
• Use the RUS Transmission Design Guide
• Manage small to mid-size projects
• Perform substation, transmission and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives
• Show 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 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Proficiency in PLS‑CADD design software
• Proficiency in the NESC
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

Employees are 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Authorization to Work

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.