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What they do
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.
$126,091 / year median in Oregon
Job Description
- This Opportunity
- Provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects.
- Your Impact
- The successful candidate will be able to lead, support, and coordinate the following: Project Engineering Leadership + 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 + Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule + Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with the responsible personnel identified clearly + Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary + Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP + Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning + Facilitate and adhere to WSP's QA/QC procedures + Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues.
- Who You Are
- Required Qualifications
- + 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.
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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
WSP Benefits:
- WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $115,000 - $205,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,000 - $205,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. \#LI-MN1- About WSP
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