Transmission Line Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Transmission Line Engineer for our Fort Lauderdale, Florida office. 

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

This Opportunity

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.  The power grid is the backbone of the modern economy, and it is the most critical infrastructure that fuels our modern society.  In the field of Transmission Line Design, our engineers take responsibility for the long-term health of high voltage transmission lines by accounting for appropriate structure load development, hardware selection, and necessary operating clearances under a range of weather conditions. Our teams utilize PLS CADD Modeling software and aerial imagery to create a full representation of line routes while interacting directly with key stakeholders at utilities and their construction partners.  Skills are developed in the design of models, procurement of construction materials, and production of professional drawings to facilitate construction. 

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

• Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.

• Support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established.

• Maintaining a project budget and schedule.

• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures.

• Develop 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.

• Travel to field, as needed.

• 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.   

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.