Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer for our Hailey, ID office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Hailey Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

In this role, you will support the engineering, analysis, and design of high voltage overhead transmission lines, working under the guidance of experienced engineers within WSP's Power & Energy business. You will participate in project execution, field coordination, and technical development tasks essential to safe and reliable transmission line design.

This position is ideal for early career professionals passionate about the electric utility industry and looking to build a strong technical foundation in transmission engineering.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.

Your Impact

As an Early Career Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, you will:

• Technical Design & Analysis

• Assist with PLSCADD modeling for line layout, spotting, and structure analysis.

• Prepare design calculations for structures, foundations, conductor systems, and line components.

• Support development of plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, material lists, and construction packages.

• Evaluate route constraints, design criteria, clearances, terrain conditions, and reliability requirements.

• Support QA/QC processes for drawings, calculations, and deliverables.

• Project Support & Coordination

• Assist in preparing engineering reports, permit exhibits, and cost estimates.

• Participate in internal design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination (civil, environmental, substation, geotech).

• Perform occasional field reviews or site visits to support engineering validations.

• Professional Growth & Collaboration

• Engage in Early Career development tools including Career Compass and mentorship programs.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to a culture of safety, integrity, and technical excellence.

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Civil/Structural/ Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
• Strong interest in transmission line engineering and electric utility infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced consulting environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for future sponsorship.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Coursework in structural analysis, steel/wood/concrete design, foundations, soils, surveying, or power systems.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as PLSCADD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or MATHCAD.

Disclaimer:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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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.

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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.