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

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Routinely assist with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of underground transmission line design and execution, including the following:

+ Development of engineering work plans, budgets, and proposals

+ Conceptual design and feasibility studies

+ Preparation of construction cost estimates

+ Cable system design

+ Detailed design and engineering including construction specifications and drawings

+ Supporting projects in construction

+ Both internal and external (Client) interactions

+ Participation in industry-related events (i.e. conferences)

+ 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

+ Civil (BSCE) or Electrical (BSEE) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option

+ 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.

+ Engineer in Training Certification.

+ Experience in the engineering of underground high voltage transmission lines including route design, knowledge of survey and geotechnical requirements, cable system calculations, detailed design, development of construction bid packages, support during construction, and successful completion of underground transmission line projects.

+ The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to communicate 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

+ Five (5) - Ten (10) years of experience in underground transmission line design as outlined above

+ Professional Engineering license (PE)

+ Managerial and leadership skills

At WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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.