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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Intermediate Transmission Line Design Engineer

WSP Rochester, NY, NY On-site mid full-time

Salary

$74,100 - $111,000 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Design Engineer to support major utility and energy clients on high-impact power and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will help lead transmission line design efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality, constructible solutions that support critical energy needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCADD to ensure compliance with Client Standards and NESC/other standards
  • Provide structure recommendations
  • Conduct insulation, A/C interference, static wire, and grounding studies
  • Design line plans and profiles, cross-section details
  • Lead overall transmission line design for capital projects
  • Drive project plans for transmission line routing and strategy
  • Serve as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist
  • Develop technical specifications, QA/QC procedures, and deliverable templates
  • Review design documents for construction
  • Interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information for foundation design software
  • Ensure timely and on-budget delivery of design packages
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and support project engineers
  • Represent the project and discipline in front of clients

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field
  • Minimum 1+ years post-education experience in Transmission Line Design with voltages up to 115 kV HVAC
  • Knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC, AISC, IEEE, and ANSI
  • Experience with PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, MFAD, HFAD, LPILE, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $74,100 - $111,000

Skills

Required

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/95760

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