Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer; South

Job Title

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer (South Central)

Company: WSP, USA

Location:

Flexible within South Central geography with a preference for Ft Worth, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Tulsa, OK, Baton Rouge, LA, and Albuquerque, NM.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer. Join our Power Delivery Team to be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Provides 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. Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications.

• 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.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule.
• Conduct weekly or bi‑weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks.
• Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary.
• Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning.
• Facilitate and adhere to POWER’s QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in industry conferences to improve professional growth.
• Demonstrate transmission line design expertise (PLS‑CADD, structure staking, foundations, etc.).
• 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.
• Identify out‑of‑scope items and support work scope variances.
• Provide weekly or bi‑weekly project updates and forecasting.
• Lead and/or support the PM with client meetings.
• Develop client relationships to position WSP for future work.

• Support resource forecasting.
• Support recruitment efforts.
• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
• Support staff performance and technical development.
• Contribute to business planning efforts.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5‑7 years’ experience in the transmission field managing projects and leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of NESC, RUS, and/or GO‑90.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS‑CADD operation.
• Strong command of English with good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and policy standards.

• 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, etc.).
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Microstation, foundation design software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.

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.

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