Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

Location Salt Lake City

Secondary Locations Billings, Boise, Bozeman, Cheyenne, Denver, Hailey, Salt Lake City

Job Code 18862

# of openings 2

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Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT office. 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.

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 assisting with the 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. 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.

Your Impact

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

Project Engineering Leadership

• 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.

• Forecast 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.

Project Manager (PM) Support

• 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.

Department Support

• 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.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelors 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.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 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.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• New Dads and Moms Benefit program

• Fertility Benefits

• Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us

Salary DOE: $127,000-$156,000 annual base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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