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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Overhead Distribution/Transmission Line Project Engineer for our West Region. This is planned to be a hybrid role for our Billings, MT, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, or San Diego, CA offices. A remote position can be discussed with occasional travel to office locations. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
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.
This role will provide project guidance and mentorship on 46 kV – 138 kV overhead distribution/transmission projects to our distribution team. We are expanding the capabilities of the distribution team to design low transmission voltages and are seeking a senior engineer to mentor, review, and lead projects as necessary to build this experience. Provide technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of overhead distribution/transmission line projects. Tasks will include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions and coordination, proposal development, and staff mentorship. Support 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
- Lead and execute the engineering of distribution/transmission projects up to 138kV
- Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with the responsible personnel identified clearly
- Coordinate with internal and external clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
- Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures
- Provide mentorship on PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support
- Lead project teams of varying sizes
- Travel to client offices or field visits as needed
- Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices
- 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
Project Manager (PM) Support
- Support the Project Manager with project status reports
- 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
- Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting
- Lead and/or 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
- Mentor junior staff of varying expertise and experience
- 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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for projects in transmission and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale
- Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
- Highly proficient with power delivery engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- 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
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to junior to mid-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
- Strong 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
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Cost estimating and scheduling
- Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)
- POLE and TOWER experience
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired
Disclaimer:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Overhead Distribution/Transmission Line Project Engineer for our West Region. This is planned to be a hybrid role for our Billings, MT, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, or San Diego, CA offices. A remote position can be discussed with occasional travel to office locations. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
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.
This role will provide project guidance and mentorship on 46 kV – 138 kV overhead distribution/transmission projects to our distribution team. We are expanding the capabilities of the distribution team to design low transmission voltages and are seeking a senior engineer to mentor, review, and lead projects as necessary to build this experience. Provide technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of overhead distribution/transmission line projects. Tasks will include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions and coordination, proposal development, and staff mentorship. Support 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
- Lead and execute the engineering of distribution/transmission projects up to 138kV
- Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with the responsible personnel identified clearly
- Coordinate with internal and external clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
- Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures
- Provide mentorship on PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support
- Lead project teams of varying sizes
- Travel to client offices or field visits as needed
- Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices
- 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
Project Manager (PM) Support
- Support the Project Manager with project status reports
- 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
- Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting
- Lead and/or 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
- Mentor junior staff of varying expertise and experience
- 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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for projects in transmission and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale
- Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
- Highly proficient with power delivery engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- 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
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to junior to mid-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
- Strong 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
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Cost estimating and scheduling
- Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE)
- POLE and TOWER experience
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired
Disclaimer:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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Align Your Credentials to U.S. PE Pathways
WSP values licensed or license-eligible engineers. Before applying, confirm your foreign engineering degree is recognized by NCEES and identify which U.S. state board accepts your credentials, since project engineering roles often require or prefer PE licensure progression.
Target WSP's Infrastructure and Energy Verticals
WSP's Electrical Project Engineer openings cluster around power delivery, transit, and built environment projects. Focus your application on offices in states with active infrastructure pipelines, where project backlogs drive consistent hiring and sponsorship requests move faster through internal approvals.
Clarify Visa Category Fit Before Your Interview
WSP sponsors multiple visa types for engineering roles. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM OPT eligibility and how it bridges to H-1B filing season. For Australian nationals, the E-3 route often moves faster than the H-1B lottery and is worth raising explicitly.
Understand How WSP Structures the LCA Filing
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your H-1B petition can be submitted to USCIS. At a large consulting firm like WSP, this process runs through a centralized legal team, so ask HR which internal team handles filings and what the expected timeline is.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Open Electrical Roles
WSP posts Electrical Project Engineer openings across multiple regions at once and roles fill quickly. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for WSP positions that confirm visa sponsorship, so you're applying to live openings rather than sorting through listings with unclear sponsorship status.
Prepare a Project Portfolio Before Final-Round Interviews
WSP's technical interviews for project engineering roles go beyond credentials. Prepare documented examples of electrical systems you've designed or managed, including scope, standards used, and project outcome. Consulting firms assess delivery capability directly, and this preparation distinguishes international candidates competing for sponsored positions.
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Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Project Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Electrical Project Engineer roles. As a large consulting firm with engineering operations across the U.S., WSP has an established process for sponsoring international engineers through both the regular H-1B cap and, where applicable, the advanced degree exemption. Sponsorship is typically initiated after an offer is extended and conditional on the role meeting specialty occupation requirements under USCIS criteria.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Electrical Project Engineer roles?
WSP sponsors several visa categories for Electrical Project Engineers, including the H-1B, E-3 for Australian nationals, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and Green Card pathways via EB-2 and EB-3. F-1 OPT and CPT candidates are also considered, with the expectation that longer-term sponsorship follows. The right category depends on your nationality, degree level, and career stage.
What qualifications and experience does WSP expect for Electrical Project Engineer positions?
WSP generally expects a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field for project engineering roles. Relevant experience in power systems, electrical design, or infrastructure delivery strengthens your application. Familiarity with U.S. standards such as NEC or IEEE, experience with project management on multidisciplinary teams, and progress toward PE licensure are commonly valued at the consulting level.
How do I apply for Electrical Project Engineer jobs at WSP?
Search for open Electrical Project Engineer roles directly on WSP's careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can confirm the role supports your status before applying. Tailor your resume to highlight specific electrical systems experience and project delivery outcomes. If you're on a time-sensitive visa status such as OPT, note your work authorization timeline clearly in your application or cover materials.
How do I manage the timing between my visa status and WSP's hiring process?
If you're on F-1 OPT, factor in that H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start under the regular cap, meaning you need an offer in place before that window. STEM OPT extension gives you up to 24 additional months of work authorization, which provides a longer runway. For E-3 or TN candidates, the timeline is faster since those categories aren't subject to a lottery or a single annual filing window.
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