Remote Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs
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WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This position offers a flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices across the Southeast region.
Preferred locations include:
- Fort Mill, SC
- Richmond, VA
- Birmingham, AL
- Atlanta, GA
- Orlando, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join a growing organization where you will contribute to impactful projects, support our clients’ goals, and help solve complex engineering challenges.
This Opportunity
Provides technical leadership and guidance for the planning, design, and delivery of high‑voltage overhead transmission line projects. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, client interactions, business and proposal development, construction support, and staff mentorship. Supports project development through disciplined engineering practices, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to established quality and safety standards. Ensures 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 transmission projects up to 765kV.
- 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 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.
- Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Lead project teams of varying sizes. Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities, as needed.
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.
- Support recruitment efforts.
- Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures.
- Support staff performance and technical development with department leadership.
- Contribute to the business planning efforts.
- 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.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
- Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation
- Candidate must have deep understanding with PLS-CADD
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Field program planning, management, and execution.
- Subcontractor management.
- Cost estimating and scheduling.
- Field experience.
- MBA degree from an accredited university.
- Involvement in technical societies (IEEE, CIGRE, ASCE…)
- Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Foundation Design Software (FAD Tools, SHAFT, LPILE).
- POLE and TOWER experience.
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.
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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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Who's Hiring
- WSP15
- Qualus2
- Tetra Tech2
- Exo Group2E
- ICF1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Technology & Software2
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote transmission line project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or construction management
- 7 or more years of experience managing high-voltage transmission line projects
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and FERC interconnection processes
- Experience coordinating right-of-way acquisition, permitting, and environmental compliance
- PMP certification or a professional engineering license preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Remote Transmission Line Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for voltage classes
Hiring managers scan for specific voltage experience, like 138kV, 345kV, or 500kV. Call out the voltage classes you've managed directly in your summary and project history so reviewers don't have to infer it from employer names.
Highlight right-of-way and permitting experience
Many candidates skip land rights and permitting detail on their resume. If you've coordinated easement acquisition, environmental reviews, or NEPA compliance, list those specifically. They're frequently the deciding factor between two equally qualified finalists.
Filter openings by project delivery model
Transmission line project manager roles split between owner-side utility positions and EPC contractor roles. The day-to-day scope differs significantly, so filter your search by employer type early to avoid wasting time on offers that don't match your preferred work model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission line project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers around schedule recovery
Interviewers for this role almost always probe how you've handled construction delays, weather shutdowns, or contractor performance issues. Prepare two or three specific examples with a clear timeline, the action you took, and the outcome before any interview.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask explicitly about project budget authority, the number of active projects you'd carry simultaneously, and whether a project controls team supports scheduling. These factors shape your day far more than title, and they're rarely listed in the job posting.
Remote Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transmission line project manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote transmission line project manager employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote transmission line project managers?
Companies hiring remote transmission line project managers include WSP, Qualus, and Tetra Tech, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote transmission line project manager roles.
Can you get a remote transmission line project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote transmission line project manager openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote transmission line project manager jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote transmission line project managers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote transmission line project manager roles.
Which industries hire the most remote transmission line project managers?
Most remote transmission line project manager openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire transmission line project managers remotely most consistently.
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