Transmission Line Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Transmission Line Engineer for our Hailey, ID office.  

Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Boise Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.  

This Opportunity

In this role, you will support the engineering, analysis, and design of high voltage overhead transmission lines, working under the guidance of experienced engineers within WSP’s Power & Energy business. You will participate in project execution, field coordination, and technical development tasks essential to safe and reliable transmission line design.

This position is ideal for early career professionals passionate about the electric utility industry and looking to build a strong technical foundation in transmission engineering. 

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
 

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.    
• As an Early Career Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, you will:

  • Technical Design & Analysis

    • Assist with PLSCADD modeling for line layout, spotting, and structure analysis.

    • Prepare design calculations for structures, foundations, conductor systems, and line components.

    • Support development of plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, material lists, and construction packages.

    • Evaluate route constraints, design criteria, clearances, terrain conditions, and reliability requirements.

    • Support QA/QC processes for drawings, calculations, and deliverables.

  • Project Support & Coordination

    • Assist in preparing engineering reports, permit exhibits, and cost estimates.
    • Participate in internal design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination (civil, environmental, substation, geotech).
    • Perform occasional field reviews or site visits to support engineering validations.