Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer . Office location is flexible within the Central U.S. geography with a preference for Overland Park, MO; St. Louis, MO; Ann Arbor, MI; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, WI; and Chicago, IL. Participate in projects with our Power Delivery Team to help clients meet objectives and solve challenges. Responsibilities Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765 kV. Support initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective plan has been established. Create and maintain a project schedule. Conduct weekly or bi‑weekly meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel clearly identified. Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary. Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multidisciplinary 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, internal and external, to improve professional growth and foster knowledge transfer to colleagues. Demonstrate transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS‑CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, methods, estimates, and support. Lead project teams of varying sizes. Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed. Support the Project Manager with status reports, scope, schedule, and budget for new projects, identify out‑of‑scope items, provide updates and forecasting, and conduct client meetings. Support resource forecasting, recruitment efforts, business improvement methodologies, staff performance, technical development, business planning, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct. Qualifications 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 NESC, RUS, and/or GO‑90. Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS‑CADD operation. Strong command of English with good written and oral communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office suite. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Preferred 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. 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 buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees receive a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement savings. Equal Opportunity Statement WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer on the basis of Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr