Transmission Associate Project Engineer

WSP is seeking a Transmission Associate Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team in Ann Arbor, MI, or New Albany, OH. Join a growing organization where you will contribute to impactful projects, support our clients’ goals, and help solve complex engineering challenges.

This Opportunity
Provides technical execution 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. Ensure 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

• 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.

• Maintaining a project budget and schedule.

• Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary.

• 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.

• Demonstrate transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support.

• Lead project teams.

• Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities, as needed.

 Project Manager (PM) Support

• Work with PMs to develop scope, schedule, and budget for new projects.

• Work with PMs to identify out-of-scope items and support work scope variances.

• Support the PM with meetings with clients, both in person and remotely.

• Develop client relationships, allowing WSP the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work.

Department Support

• Support resource forecasting.

• Support recruitment efforts.

• Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.

• Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are 

5+ years of relevant post education experience in the electrical transmission industry providing design deliverables for capital projects in power transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.

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

• 5-7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.

• F.E. Exam completion, Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required

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

• 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

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Cost estimating and scheduling.

• Involvement in technical societies (IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE…)

• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).

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