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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Mechanical Engineer Jobs at WSP
Align your credentials to WSP's project sectors
WSP's Mechanical Engineer roles skew toward buildings, transit, and energy systems. Frame your resume and portfolio around HVAC, MEP, or infrastructure work so hiring managers immediately see fit with their active project pipeline.
Search open roles by practice area on Migrate Mate
WSP posts Mechanical Engineer openings across dozens of office locations. Use Migrate Mate to filter by visa type and location so you're targeting offices actively sponsoring, not applying blind across the full job board.
File your OPT STEM extension before your first year ends
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, WSP qualifies as an E-Verify employer, which makes you eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Start that USCIS filing well before your initial OPT expires to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Prepare a PE licensure plan before final-round interviews
WSP's consulting work is increasingly structured around licensed engineers stamping deliverables. Even if you're early-career, showing you're actively working toward your PE demonstrates long-term fit and strengthens the specialty occupation case for H-1B petitions.
Clarify which visa category applies before accepting an offer
Australian citizens should ask WSP's HR team early whether an E-3 is on the table. E-3 processing moves faster than H-1B cap-subject petitions and doesn't require lottery selection, so knowing your options before signing shapes your start date planning.
Understand how PERM timing affects your green card path
WSP sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification takes months and must follow a specific DOL recruitment process. Ask during the offer stage whether sponsorship is conditional on tenure and how long the company typically waits before initiating PERM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes. WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers, and the company has a consistent track record of doing so across its U.S. offices. Mechanical Engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, which is the core requirement for H-1B eligibility. If you're subject to the annual cap, your employer files during the April registration window for an October start date.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at WSP?
Apply directly through WSP's careers portal, but filter first by location and practice area to find roles where sponsorship is most likely. Migrate Mate lists WSP's open Mechanical Engineer positions with visa sponsorship filters applied, so you can see which postings align with your work authorization situation before you apply.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Mechanical Engineers?
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 Mechanical Engineers. The right category depends on your nationality and career stage. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery. Canadian and Mexican engineers in qualifying engineering roles may qualify for TN visa status.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Mechanical Engineer roles?
WSP typically expects a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field for entry-level roles, with advanced degrees or Professional Engineer licensure preferred for senior positions. Project experience in MEP systems, HVAC design, or infrastructure consulting is valued. Your degree must directly relate to the role to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements for H-1B petitions.
How do I time my visa filing if I receive an offer from WSP?
Timing depends on your visa category. H-1B cap-subject filings happen once a year with an October start date, so an offer in, say, June means a four-month wait after selection. E-3 and TN visas can be processed at a consulate within weeks. For OPT extensions, USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your current authorization expires.