Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer; South

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer (South Central)

WSP in the U.S. is beginning a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer. The office location is flexible within the South Central geography, with a preference for Ft. Worth, TX;
Dallas, TX;
Austin, TX;
Houston, TX;
Tulsa, OK;
Baton Rouge, LA; and Albuquerque, NM. Candidates will be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Team and be part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges.

We provide technical assistance and guidance for multi‑site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities, roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. We substantiate reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications, ensuring responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

The successful candidate will lead, support, and coordinate the following:

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765 kV.
• 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 responsible personnel clearly identified.
• 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 POWER.
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning.
• Facilitate and adhere to POWER’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 to position ourselves to win future work.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in the transmission field managing projects and leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO‑90.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS‑CADD operation.
• 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…