Mid Level Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs
Mid level transmission line project manager jobs go to professionals ready to own project delivery end to end, coordinate field and engineering teams, and drive critical decisions with limited oversight. Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy lead hiring across mostly on-site and hybrid work settings, with employers like Sargent & Lundy, Quanta Services, and HDR competing for transmission line project managers at this level now.
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WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer to support major utility and energy clients. You will lead transmission line design efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions. This role is fully in-office at the client site in Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY or Binghamton, NY. Candidates must be able to work on-site daily.
- Provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers.
- Design of electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification.
- Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
- Delivery of accurate and thorough substations and control houses designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and
- meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
- Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
- Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
- Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
- Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
- Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Position is located at the client office.
Who You are
- 5+ years of experience in transmission line design within utility or power delivery environments
- Relevant experience in transmission line design and a working knowledge of PLSCadd.
- Engineering degree (Civil, Electrical, or related)
- EIT required / PE eligibility strongly preferred
- Ability to work full-time on-site at the client office in Rochester or Binghamton, NY
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $94,300 – $155,000
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.
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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
- Sargent & Lundy22
- Quanta Services14
- HDR11
- Qualus11
- WSP8

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- Construction & Real Estate29
- Energy25
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
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Mid Level Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level transmission line project manager job?
Position yourself around project ownership, not just task execution. Highlight experience coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules across construction phases, or leading RFI and submittal workflows. Employers at this level want candidates who have handled scope changes, budget tracking, and client communication without constant supervision. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes on specific transmission or distribution projects, and be ready to discuss how you resolved field issues independently.
Which companies hire mid level transmission line project managers?
Companies hiring mid level transmission line project managers right now include Sargent & Lundy, Quanta Services, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from engineering and construction firms, electric utilities, and transmission development companies that need experienced project managers to carry active capital projects.
Are there remote mid level transmission line project manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field require regular site presence given the physical nature of transmission construction. About 27% of mid level transmission line project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically limited to planning, permitting, and pre-construction coordination roles where field visits are less frequent.
How do I move up to a mid level transmission line project manager role?
The path into mid level typically starts with two to four years in project engineering, field engineering, or construction coordination on transmission or high-voltage distribution work. Growth comes from taking on progressively larger project scopes, learning to manage subcontractors, and building familiarity with permitting, environmental compliance, and utility interconnection processes. Demonstrating that you can run a project from kickoff through closeout without needing step-by-step direction is the key signal employers look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level transmission line project managers?
Mid Level transmission line project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Grid modernization investment, renewable energy interconnection demand, and aging infrastructure replacement are driving sustained hiring across these sectors at the mid level.