High Voltage Transmission Line Inspector

High Voltage Transmission Line Inspector

WSP is currently seeking a Transmission Line Inspector. This position will primarily be responsible for performing transmission line inspections. The role may require up to 100% travel. WSP will provide mobilization to and from the project. Work will be conducted in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas.

• Work as an individual or part of a cross‑functional team to execute inspection work; occasionally leading tasks and inspection staff for technical or field assignments on project work.
• Attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.
• Assist with inspection plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Prepare detailed reports and present to the customer in an organized, clear and concise manner each day.
• This job may require up to 12‑hour days, 5 to 6 days a week if project requires.
• 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.

• High School Diploma.
• 5+ years of active field experience, computer skills (to properly fill out daily and weekly reports) and capability in photo documentation with working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Travel requirement is based on project location.
• Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities are strongly preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing with the customer or engineers’ standards.
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate well with others at all levels of the organization.
• Willing to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day.
• Ability to wear company‑provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs or more at any given time throughout the day.
• Must be able to walk on average 3 to 5 miles per day across rough terrain and/or unlevel surfaces.
• Ability to step in and out of a 3/4‑ton pickup truck several times a day.

• Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities.

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.

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. Are you ready to get started?

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.