Transmission Line Design Engineer

22 hours ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our team at WSP. As a key member of our Energy Team, you will be responsible for designing and engineering transmission lines for major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design electrical transmission facilities, including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation, and conductor specification.
  • Prepare project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
  • Deliver accurate and thorough substation and control house designs that meet industry standards and specifications.
  • Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability.
  • Resolve site queries, attend site meetings, and perform site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
  • Maintain complete project documentation, including all completion packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
  • Coordinate design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
  • Maintain good working relationships with internal groups, material suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, and design requirements.
  • Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, and operating strategies into design work.
  • Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on design requirements and field equipment applications.
  • Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, modifications, and construction procedures.
  • Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits, and controls.
  • Prepare data and visualizations, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations.
  • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings.
  • Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on design and construction problems or issues.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements
  • A degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • 3-5 years of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing transmission lines in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
  • Relevant experience in transmission line design and a working knowledge of PLSCadd.
  • Engineer in Training Certification or eligibility for PE licensing.
  • Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening.
  • Knowledge of electrical 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 of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others.
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
  • Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
About WSP

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.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $61,000 - $128,900

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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