Manager of Transmission Line Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a Manager of Transmission Line Engineer who will manage a collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as a Supervisor and Engineering Lead on high voltage electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV.
• Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, plans, and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
• Collaborate with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management teams.
• Manage direct report responsibilities, including performance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities and manage client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.
• Utilize AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve plus (12+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems.
• Professional Engineering Registration in at least one U.S. state or equivalent.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE and/or FAD, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.

Qualifications

• Favorable if you have five plus (5+) years of supervising staff.
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients.
• Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE and/or FAD.
• Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement, the position offers the opportunity to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities, manage client relations, and utilize AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $116,350.00 - $210,325.00.

Schedule

This position is a hybrid work position with the potential for remote work for the right candidate located in Pennsylvania or Indiana. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI, Cranberry Township, PA, or Indianapolis, IN.

Location

Hybrid work position with the potential for remote work for the right candidate located in Pennsylvania or Indiana. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI, Cranberry Township, PA, or Indianapolis, IN.

Original Posting

April 1, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.