Senior Transmission Electrical Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed, scaled design drawings for transmission line projects with minimal supervision.
• Develop complete design drawing packages and perform reviews of packages prepared by other team members.
• Design overhead transmission lines ranging from 34.5kV to 230kV.
• Perform structural analysis and design for pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Lead project assignments and provide guidance to junior designers and drafting personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and compliant designs.
• Prepare and review bills of materials, conduit schedules, and cable schedules.
• Support the development of conceptual layouts and design solutions using available project information.
• Ensure all drawings and documentation comply with applicable drafting standards and document control procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedule and budget requirements.
• Participate in site visits and field walkdowns as needed to support project execution.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality design work in accordance with project requirements, industry codes, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in transmission line design and drafting.
• Associate Degree, Diploma, or equivalent education and experience in Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical regulations, industry codes, standards, and engineering practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience manipulating vector and raster-based drawing files within CAD platforms.
• Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes, including: NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with transmission line engineering and design projects.
• Experience supporting utility, power delivery, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with substation and power network design environments.