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WSP is currently recruiting for Part Time Transmission Line Engineer to join our Overhead Transmission Design team. Candidates may elect to work remote or hybrid arrangements from a mutually agreed-upon location.
Your Impact
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, supporting, and coordinating the following:
Project Support
- Lead the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
- Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on engineering projects and interface directly with the client
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule and budget
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified
- Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to POWER
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
- Facilitate and adhere to POWER’s QA/QC procedure to ensure the correct personnel is performing the required QA/QC review
- Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues
- Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specification, and construction support
Project Manager Support
- Maintain project status reports
- Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting
- Lead and/or support PM by meeting with clients, both in-person and remotely
- Develop client relationships allowing POWER the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work
Department Manager Support
- Support resource forecast planning for upcoming and current project loads
- Participate in new hire screening and review processes
- Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures
- Discuss project and/or department personnel conflicts, performance issues, and collaborate on a suitable approach to constructively provide a successful resolution
- Contribute to Business Planning and Budgeting
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- 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
- At least 3 years of experience in the design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages
- Candidate must have extensive knowledge in PLS-Cadd.
- Experience managing projects and leading multi-disciplined teams
Preferred Education/Experience
- Electric utility industry experience
- Distribution design experience
- Experience using POLE, TOWER and FAD Tools software packages
- Experience using L-Pile and Microsoft Projects
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently recruiting for Part Time Transmission Line Engineer to join our Overhead Transmission Design team. Candidates may elect to work remote or hybrid arrangements from a mutually agreed-upon location.
Your Impact
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, supporting, and coordinating the following:
Project Support
- Lead the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
- Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on engineering projects and interface directly with the client
- Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule and budget
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified
- Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to POWER
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
- Facilitate and adhere to POWER’s QA/QC procedure to ensure the correct personnel is performing the required QA/QC review
- Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues
- Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specification, and construction support
Project Manager Support
- Maintain project status reports
- Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting
- Lead and/or support PM by meeting with clients, both in-person and remotely
- Develop client relationships allowing POWER the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work
Department Manager Support
- Support resource forecast planning for upcoming and current project loads
- Participate in new hire screening and review processes
- Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures
- Discuss project and/or department personnel conflicts, performance issues, and collaborate on a suitable approach to constructively provide a successful resolution
- Contribute to Business Planning and Budgeting
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- 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
- At least 3 years of experience in the design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages
- Candidate must have extensive knowledge in PLS-Cadd.
- Experience managing projects and leading multi-disciplined teams
Preferred Education/Experience
- Electric utility industry experience
- Distribution design experience
- Experience using POLE, TOWER and FAD Tools software packages
- Experience using L-Pile and Microsoft Projects
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Align your credentials to WSP's project scope
WSP's mechanical work spans infrastructure, transportation, and industrial consulting projects. Frame your experience around those sectors in your application materials so hiring managers can immediately connect your background to their active project needs.
Clarify your visa category before applying
WSP sponsors multiple visa types for technical roles. Know whether your situation fits H-1B, E-3, TN, or OPT before your first recruiter call so you can answer sponsorship questions directly instead of losing momentum mid-process.
Request an LCA timeline from your recruiter
Before accepting an offer, ask WSP's HR team when they plan to file the Labor Condition Application with DOL. For H-1B transfers or E-3 applications, LCA certification timing directly affects your start date and should be confirmed upfront.
Use Migrate Mate to find WSP's open Mechanic roles
WSP posts Mechanic openings across multiple locations, and availability shifts frequently. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for WSP roles that include visa sponsorship so you're targeting positions where international hiring is already confirmed.
Obtain your certifications before the offer stage
WSP's consulting clients often require site-ready mechanics with current certifications. If you're renewing a license or completing a qualification, finalize it before interviews so it doesn't create a delay between offer and petition filing.
Understand cap-exempt filing if you have prior H-1B history
If you've previously held H-1B status and are targeting WSP as a transfer employer, USCIS allows filing outside the annual cap. Confirm with WSP's immigration counsel that your prior approval is still within the six-year validity window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanics?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanic roles. As a large consulting firm with recurring technical hiring needs, WSP has an immigration support infrastructure in place. If you're transferring from another H-1B employer, WSP can file a cap-exempt petition, which means your start date isn't tied to the October 1 fiscal year cycle.
How do I apply for Mechanic jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where you can filter by role type and location. For a faster view of which openings include visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate aggregates WSP's Mechanic listings and flags sponsorship-eligible roles so you're not sorting through positions that won't work for your situation.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Mechanic roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Cards including EB-2 and EB-3 for technical positions. For Mechanic roles, TN visa is a fast and practical path for Canadian and Mexican nationals given the occupation's alignment with USMCA trade categories, while the E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australian citizens.
What qualifications does WSP expect for sponsored Mechanic positions?
WSP's Mechanic openings within consulting and professional services typically require demonstrated experience with the specific systems or infrastructure relevant to the project. A relevant degree or vocational qualification strengthens the specialty occupation case for H-1B purposes. Industry certifications and prior project-based work in transportation, industrial, or civil infrastructure are consistently valued across WSP's technical functions.
How do I plan my timeline when pursuing a sponsored Mechanic role at WSP?
Timeline depends on your visa category. E-3 applicants can get consular appointments within weeks in Australia. TN applicants from Canada can often receive status at the port of entry. H-1B transfers can start upon USCIS receipt notice if you're already in status. Build in time for DOL LCA certification, which typically takes seven business days, before any petition filing begins.