Senior Technical Manager, Transmission Line Project Engineer

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, a Member of WSP, is currently seeking a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer to provide additional support in our Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Business Unit to lead and support domestic and international transmission line projects up to 765kV. 

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. 

Your Impact

Project Engineering Leadership

• Lead and execute transmission line engineering projects up to 765kV, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource forecasts, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular project meetings (weekly or bi-weekly) to review progress, assign responsibilities, and communicate upcoming tasks.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external, to ensure seamless project execution and communication.
• Interface directly with clients, providing updates, attending meetings, and ensuring client expectations are met.
• Apply deep technical expertise in transmission line design, including:
  • PLS-CADD modeling and structure staking
  • Foundation and assembly drawings
  • Structure loading and material procurement
  • Construction specifications, estimates, and support
• Ensure quality assurance by adhering to POWER’s QA/QC procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project teams of varying sizes, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight.
• Forecast project needs to support resource planning and allocation.
• Travel as needed to client offices, field sites, and vendor facilities.
• Participate in industry conferences and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster professional growth and innovation.

Project Manager (PM) Support

• Collaborate with PMs to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets for new and ongoing projects.
• Support PMs with status reporting, forecasting, and identifying out-of-scope work or scope variances.
• Provide regular project updates, including progress tracking and resource needs.
• Attend client meetings, both in-person and remotely, to support project delivery and relationship management.
• Help cultivate client relationships, positioning POWER for future opportunities and repeat business.

Department Support

• Assist with resource forecasting, ensuring the department is prepared for upcoming project demands.
• Support recruitment efforts, helping identify and onboard top engineering talent.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives, including process optimization and methodology development.
• Mentor and support staff performance, working with department leadership to foster technical growth and career development.
• Participate in business planning, offering insights and recommendations to guide strategic direction.
   

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power transmission.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-90.
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. 
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricat