Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Southeast region.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship.
Key responsibilities:
- 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
- Create and maintain a project schedule
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks
- Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
- Facilitate and adhere to WSP's QA/QC procedures
- Participate in industry conferences 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
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in the electrical transmission industry
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state preferred)
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
- Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
- 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 qualifications:
- 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
WSP provides 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 for the Richmond, Virginia Area: $125,900-$214,100