Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer- Remote

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer, to be based from our Boise, Idaho office location. The following locations will also be considered: Nampa, ID; Portland, OR; Billings, MT; and Salt Lake City, UT. We offer a hybrid or remote workstyle.

This Opportunity Provides 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. Supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards. Ensures responsibilities are executed with a level of technical excellence, clarity, and functional performance that meets or exceeds industry expectations.

Your Impact

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

• Project Engineering Leadership
• Project Manager (PM) Support
• Department Support

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in the transmission engineering field managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams

• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.

• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95

• 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 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