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Hunt Electric

ECSI Experienced Fire Alarm Inspector

Eagan, MN · On-site +1

$33.44 - $51.07/hr

Power Limited License (PLT) required. * 2+ years of experience maintaining or installing fire alarm ... Some of these groups include Women in the Workplace, LGBTQIA+, Remote Workers, and Mental Health ...

Aggreko

Project Site Manager

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. We are hiring ... Serve as the primary site contact for clients, inspectors, and stakeholders. * Support ...

Hitachi

Vice President Operations, North America

Edina, MN · Remote

$225K - $290K/yr

Remote - North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0120825 Date Posted: 2026-03-09 Company Name ... Lead and orchestrate the local team, consisting of direct line reports and North America functions ...

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How much do remote power line inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote power line inspector in Minneapolis, MN is $19.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Power Line Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Power Line Inspector, you need a solid understanding of electrical systems, power line infrastructure, and inspection protocols, often supported by relevant technical certifications or training in electrical or utility fields. Familiarity with inspection tools, drones, GIS mapping software, and reporting systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for accurately assessing hazards and collaborating with teams. These skills ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in identifying and addressing potential issues in power line operations.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Remote Power Line Inspector, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Power Line Inspectors often face challenges such as working with advanced drone or remote sensing technology, interpreting aerial imagery, and ensuring accurate documentation of potential hazards. Additionally, inspectors must maintain clear communication with field crews and utility engineers to coordinate repairs or maintenance. Staying updated on industry safety standards and participating in ongoing training can help address these challenges, while strong organizational skills enable inspectors to manage inspection schedules and reporting efficiently.

What are Remote Power Line Inspectors?

Remote Power Line Inspectors are professionals who use advanced technologies, such as drones, sensors, and remote monitoring systems, to inspect and assess the condition of power lines from a distance. Their work helps identify issues like damage, wear, or vegetation encroachment that could threaten the reliability of electricity delivery. By conducting inspections remotely, they improve safety, efficiency, and reduce the need for manual, on-site checks in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations.
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Infographic showing various Remote Power Line Inspector job openings in Minneapolis, MN as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 4% In-person, and 96% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,509 per year, or $19.5 per hour.
Transmission Line Project Manager - Remote

Transmission Line Project Manager - Remote

WSP

Burnsville, MN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 57 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Description
WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager for our Power & Energy Program Management Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical, schedules, quality, and financial aspects of Power and Energy Transmission Line projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing WSP's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients, particularly in the Midwest region. The selected individual may work from any mutually acceptable location within the United States. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings.
This Opportunity
Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV Transmission Line projects in support of company, regional, and national business line goals. Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate and client project excellence and delivery standards. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery 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
  • Provide PM leadership for small/medium/large scale/more complex high voltage and EHV Transmission Line projects ensuring support for preparing and overseeing project detailed design, budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs, monitoring external events and risk contingencies, ensuring satisfactory performance, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract and client's expectations.
  • Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress.
  • May participate, and at times, lead the contract negotiations and client presentations.
  • Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
  • Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
  • Lead project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts.
  • Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions. Assist with developing project recovery plans.
  • Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
  • Complete formal project closeout activities, along with facilitating and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
  • 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 in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field
  • 10+years of relevant post education experience in a project management role.
  • 3+ years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage transmission line type projects.
  • Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including:
    • Contract Management
    • External and Internal Team Meeting Management
    • Earned Value Management
    • Change Management
    • Risk Management
    • Schedule Management (this includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent
    • Financial Management
  • Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management.
  • Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
  • Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
  • Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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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.
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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