Senior Engineer – Transmission and Distribution

About the role

Imagine shaping the future of energy at a senior level. As part of Olsson’s Transmission and Distribution team, you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-voltage infrastructure that powers communities, supports renewable integration, and strengthens grid reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution line projects, with a strong emphasis on PLS-CADD modeling and analysis.
• Develop and review transmission line layouts, structure loading, sag-tension calculations, and clearance analyses.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for engineers and designers, providing guidance, QA/QC, and design oversight.
• Cook up with internal disciplines (substation, civil, environmental, right-of-way) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Interface directly with clients, utilities, and project stakeholders to define scope, schedule, and technical approach.
• Review and stamp engineering deliverables as appropriate.
• Participate in field visits, constructability reviews, and support during construction as needed.
• Contribute to process improvement, standards development, and best practices within the Transmission & Distribution group.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about:
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• You bring to the team:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• You have:
  • A strong educational background, including a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in PLS CADD; experience with PLS POLE and PLS TOWER is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and performing detailed engineering calculations.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience working with utility clients and applicable industry standards.

Pay

The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance-based bonus and merit increases.

National Pay Range: $106,600 - $218,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Tailored development paths
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participation in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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