Transmission Line Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Engineer to be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality

• Leadand/orsupporttheinitialprojectexecutionlayouttoensureanefficientandeffectiveprojectplanhasbeen established
  • Manageengineers,drafters,anddesignersonsmalltomedium-sizedengineeringprojectsandinterfacedirectlywith the client
  • Responsibleforcreatingandmaintainingaprojectscheduleandbudget
  • Conductweeklyorbi-weeklyprojectmeetingstoclearlyoutlineupcomingdeliverablesandtaskswithresponsible personnel identified
  • Coordinatewithclientsonprojectstatusandsupportprojectmeetingsasnecessary
  • Maintainprojectworkflowandthoroughcommunicationacrossmulti-disciplineprojects,bothinternalandexternalto WSP
  • Forecastupcomingprojectrequirementstoassistinresourceplanning
  • Facilitateandadhereto
    
    WSP’sQA/QCproceduretoensurethecorrectpersonnelisperformingtherequired QA/QC review
  • Participateinindustryconferences,bothinternalandexternal,toimproveprofessionalgrowthwhilefostering knowledge transfer to colleagues
  • Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings,steelpoleperformanceloading,materialprocurement,constructionspecification,andconstructionsupport

• Maintainprojectstatusreports
  • Provideweeklyorbi-weeklyprojectupdatesandprojectforecasting
  • Leadand/orsupport
    
    PMbymeetingwithclients,bothin-personandremotely
  • DevelopclientrelationshipsallowingWSPtheopportunitytopositionourselvestowinfuturework

• Supportresourceforecastplanningforupcomingandcurrentprojectloads
  • Participateinnewhirescreeningandreviewprocesses
  • Providebusinessimprovementmethodologiesandprocedures
  • Discussprojectand/ordepartmentpersonnelconflicts,performance issues,andcollaborateonasuitableapproach to constructively provide a successful resolution
  • Contribute to Business Planning and Budgeting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
• Atleast3yearsofexperienceusing
  
  PLS-CADD
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge with process and concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., Micro Station, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, Geo Slope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and…