Transmission Line Engineering Jobs in Michigan
Transmission line engineering jobs in Michigan are steadily active, concentrated in electric utility infrastructure, grid modernization, and renewable energy integration across investor-owned utilities, municipal systems, and engineering consultancies, with openings at every level from entry-level field engineers through senior project leads. Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, and Burns and McDonnell maintain lasting transmission and distribution project pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are high-voltage line design, substation interconnection, and NERC reliability compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Central region. Preferred locations include
St Louis, MO
Columbus, OH
Milwaukee, WI
Overland Park, KS
Chicago, IL
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
- 5-7 years’ experience in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
- 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.
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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary Illinois: $100K- $166K
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-DC3
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
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 Central region. Preferred locations include
St Louis, MO
Columbus, OH
Milwaukee, WI
Overland Park, KS
Chicago, IL
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
- 5-7 years’ experience in the transmission field of designing/managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
- Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95.
- 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.
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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary Illinois: $100K- $166K
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-DC3
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.
www.wsp.com
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
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission line engineering jobs across Michigan.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related power systems field
- Experience with high-voltage transmission line design software such as PLS-CADD or TOWER
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and MISO interconnection procedures
- Ability to perform or oversee field site assessments and right-of-way evaluations
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS platforms, or utility-specific design and mapping tools
Transmission Line Engineering Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission line engineering in Michigan?
The standard path in Michigan is earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then pursuing licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which requires passing the FE exam, accumulating qualifying experience, and passing the PE exam. Michigan engineering roles at utilities and consulting firms almost universally require or strongly prefer PE licensure, and candidates working toward it under an EIT designation are commonly hired for junior roles while they accumulate hours.
How much do transmission line engineerings make in Michigan?
Transmission line engineerings in Michigan earn a median of about $121,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,990 for the lowest 10% to over $166,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transmission line engineerings in Michigan?
Employers hiring transmission line engineerings in Michigan right now include HDR, Leidos, and Sargent & Lundy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's utility sector is anchored by large investor-owned utilities with ongoing grid modernization programs, alongside national engineering consultancies that support transmission capital projects statewide.
Which Michigan cities have the most transmission line engineering jobs?
Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Farmington Hills account for the largest concentration of transmission line engineering openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because DTE Energy and major engineering firms are headquartered or heavily staffed there, while Lansing draws demand from Consumers Energy's service territory operations and state regulatory activity, and Grand Rapids reflects growing utility and infrastructure investment in the western Lower Peninsula.
Are there remote transmission line engineering jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're limited. Transmission line engineering is fundamentally a field-integrated discipline requiring site visits, utility coordination, and hands-on design review, which constrains fully remote arrangements. About 50% of transmission line engineering openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that are tend to concentrate in the design, modeling, and project management portions of the role rather than construction oversight or field inspection work.
How can I get hired as a transmission line engineering in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to structured new-graduate or EIT programs at Michigan's major utilities, particularly DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, both of which run rotational engineering programs that expose early-career engineers to transmission planning, design, and field operations. Candidates with internship experience in power systems or GIS mapping, or those coming from adjacent roles in civil or structural engineering, are competitive for associate engineer positions. Passing the FE exam and building familiarity with PLS-CADD or utility GIS tools before applying gives candidates a meaningful edge in Michigan hiring processes.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from utilities, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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