Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to apply and expand your knowledge of transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles to design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range. You will be responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines, conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The role involves working with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components, directing a small project team, and mentoring less experienced staff. You will also interact with a diverse client base, develop proposals and cost estimates for new work, and occasionally travel for site visits and client meetings.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A generous relocation package is available, dependent upon your location.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission line design incorporating code requirements for 69kV to 500kV range
• Develop design criteria, routing, and siting of transmission lines
• Conduct cost analyses and conductor selection studies
• Perform shielding, grounding, and induction studies
• Specify transmission line components in collaboration with vendors and clients
• Direct and mentor a small project team
• Verify and review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work
• Create and coordinate project schedules and budgets
• Prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction
• Liaise with construction and installation teams
• Write and provide support documentation for engineering calculations
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings
• Lead teams in using data, automation, and AI tools to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
• Oversee engineers who use programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team on diverse transmission assignments, including:
  • Transmission line design incorporating code requirements
  • Cost estimate development
  • Schedule creation and coordination
  • Preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction
  • Liaising with construction and installation
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to review transmission line models
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness or ability to lead others in using modern tools such as automation and AI

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year
• Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates
• Experience with scheduling
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
• Additional learning or experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation range: $100,019 - $152,807. Eligible positions include a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days per week remote.