Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer; Pacific

Overview

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer (Pacific). Office location is flexible within the Pacific geography with a preference for Portland, OR;
Seattle, WA;
Reno, NV;
Las Vegas, NV;
San Diego, CA;
Phoenix, AZ;
Honolulu, HI. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges.

This Opportunity provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. Supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards.

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

• 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.
• 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 WSP.
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning.
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in industry conferences to improve professional growth and 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.
• Collaborate 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 meetings with clients, both in person and remotely.
• Develop client relationships to position the firm for future work.

• Support resource forecasting and recruitment efforts.
• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
• Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.
• Contribute to 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.
• 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 multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
• 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 software suite.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, 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/Micro Station, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
• POLE and TOWER experience.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid…