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WSP Global Inc

Senior Technical Transmission Line Engineer - Remote

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A Transmission Line Engineer specializes in the drafting and design of transmission lines used for power transmission or telecommunications. They may plan routes for power transmission, examine maps suitable typography for related projects, as well oversee the construction process, ensuring that the transmission lines are installed according to design specifications and safety standards.

$102,988 / year median in the U.S.

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This Opportunity WSP is currently recruiting for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Overhead Transmission Design team. Candidates may elect to work from any of our Southeast regional offices, located in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, or Virginia, or choose a remote or hybrid arrangement from a mutually agreed-upon location. This role offers a flexible work schedule, with both full-time and part-time employment options available. Your Impact The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, supporting, and coordinating the following: Project Support Lead the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on engineering projects and interface directly with the client Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule and budget Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to POWER Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning Facilitate and adhere to POWER's QA/QC procedure to ensure the correct personnel is performing the required QA/QC review Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve profession al growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specification, and construction support Project Manager Support Maintain project status reports Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting Lead and/or support PM by meeting with clients, both in-person and remotely Develop client relationships allowing POWER the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work Department Manager Support Support resource forecast planning for upcoming and current project loads Participate in new hire screening and review processes Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures Discuss project and/or department personnel conflicts, performance issues, and collaborate on a suitable approach to constructively provide a successful resolution Contribute to Business Planning and Budgeting Who You Are Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience). Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and civil design. 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 At least 10 years of experience in the design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages Candidate must have extensive knowledge in PLS-Cadd. Experience managing projects and leading multi-disciplined teams Preferred Education/Experience Electric utility industry experience Distribution design experience Experience using POLE, TOWER and FAD Tools software packages Cost estimating and scheduling Experience using L-Pile and Microsoft Projects #LI-DC3