Transmission Line Project Engineer

Build and lead transmission line projects with WSP in the Fort Worth, TX office. In this role on the Small Utility Services team, you will take ownership of electric cooperative and public utility district transmission work while helping strengthen the design capability of junior engineers and designers. This position is onsite and includes a salary range of $86,100 to $150,590 per year.

What you can expect

• Work with clients including electric cooperatives, municipal organizations, and public utility districts
• Lead transmission line design efforts while supporting technical growth across the team
• Contribute to project delivery through clear scope, budget, and scheduling ownership

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line projects and provide guidance and support to junior engineers and designers
• Develop project scope documents, establish budgets, and create and maintain project schedules
• Chair client project meetings and coordinate communication between clients, managers, and internal teams to keep work aligned with requirements, scope, and schedule
• Respond to client questions across technical areas while managing expectations appropriately
• Show drive to broaden expertise beyond transmission into additional design disciplines
• Make responsible, ethical decisions related to company funds and resources, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required by business needs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience as an engineer producing design deliverables in the power industry
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects
• Experience performing substation, transmission and/or distribution design for electric cooperatives
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD
• Proficiency in the NESC
• Ability to work project schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs

Technologies

• PLS-CADD
• NESC

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings

Preferred qualifications

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Experience with the RUS Transmission Design Guide
• Master’s degree in engineering

This opportunity: WSP is initiating a search for a Transmission Line Project Engineer for the Fort Worth office, supporting and collaborating with the Small Utility Services team.