[Hiring] Lead Professional Transmission Line Project Engineer @WSP

Role Description

WSP is seeking a Lead Professional Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This position offers flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely from our Ann Arbor office location.

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, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 7-10 years’ experience in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• 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

Requirements

• Lead and execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV
• Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings
• Coordinate with clients on project status
• Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects
• Forecast upcoming project requirements for resource planning
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures
• Participate in industry conferences for professional growth
• Demonstrate transmission line design expertise
• Lead project teams of varying sizes
• Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed
• Support the Project Manager with project status reports
• Work with PMs to develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
• Identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances
• Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and forecasting
• Develop client relationships for future work opportunities
• Support resource forecasting and recruitment efforts
• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures
• Support staff performance and technical development
• Contribute to business planning efforts
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings