Transmission Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : WSB is seeking a Transmission Engineering Manager to lead and grow our transmission engineering team. This role will combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic mentoring, client engagement, and execution of high-voltage transmission projects (34.5kV to 500kV). The successful candidate will possess a deep technical background in transmission line engineering, a passion for mentorship, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure for renewable and utility clients.

Why WSB?

WSB is a forward-thinking design and consulting firm dedicated to building the future. We’re known for our cutting-edge technologies, collaborative culture, and commitment to growth—for our people and our clients. With national reach and local expertise, we’re redefining what infrastructure can be.

What you will do :

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and designers in the execution of overhead and underground transmission line projects.
• Mentor and train engineering staff in technical skills, design principles, software tools, and project delivery.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of transmission line design, including line routing, structure spotting, clearance analysis, hardware and conductor selection, structural analysis, and foundation design.
• Lead the preparation of engineering deliverables including plan and profiles, structure framing drawings, bills of materials, and construction specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards (NEC, NESC, ASCE, IEEE) and client-specific requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead and primary point of contact for key clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high-quality standards.
• Support proposals, scope development, and participate in interviews and business development opportunities.
• Provide quality control oversight of engineering deliverables and internal reviews.
• Implement and refine internal design standards and templates.
• Support the growth and development of the team, identifying skill gaps and training opportunities.

What you will bring :

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Who We Are : WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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