Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer (Central)

Join WSP in the U.S. to lead engineering of high‑voltage transmission projects in the Central US.

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer. Office location is flexible within the Central US geography with a preference for Overland Park, MO, St. Louis, MO, Ann Arbor, MI, Columbus, OH, Milwaukee, WI, and Chicago, IL.

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• 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 the responsible personnel identified clearly.
• 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.
• 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 POWER the opportunity 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5–7 years’ experience in the transmission field of 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.
• The candidate must have a 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 harassment policies.

• 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…)
• 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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