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Senior Transmission Line Engineer - REMOTE

ICF · Houston, TX · Today
RemoteRemoteEngineering$99k–$245k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support and advance our growing transmission engineering practice. The role involves providing senior-level technical expertise, leading complex design and analysis work, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across a wide range of transmission line engineering projects for utility clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee complex transmission line designs from conceptual engineering through final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis.
  • Provide senior-level technical expertise and direction to design staff, ensuring technical accuracy, best practices, and industry-leading design solutions.
  • Perform key engineering studies such as conductor economic evaluations, lightning performance, grounding calculations, and electrical clearance determinations per NESC and applicable standards.
  • Interpret and apply regulatory requirements including NERC, FERC, and regional standards, and ensure compliance across project deliverables.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation such as specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings, and purchase recommendations.
  • Collaborate with project managers on scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, construction support, and change order management.
  • Conduct and lead field inspections, measurements, calculations, and installation reviews for both public and private clients.
  • Develop and present technical reports, support marketing and business development efforts, and build strong relationships with clients and contractors.
  • Mentor, lead, and guide less experienced engineers, ensuring effective cross-discipline communication and adherence to company safety, quality, and performance standards.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field)
  • 5+ years of transmission line engineering experience (design, analysis, modeling, or similar)
  • 5+ years of experience working with an electric utility, EPC, or engineering consulting firm
  • 5+ years of experience working in PLS-CADD

Preferred Qualifications

  • People management and mentorship experience
  • Experience directing and reviewing the work of others for quality assurance and delivering constructive feedback
  • Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ANSI, FERC-881, and FAC-008 standards
  • Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
  • Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and services you represent

Benefits

Our fully remote, flexible schedule, and work-life balance are just the beginning. We also offer donation matching, volunteer opportunities, tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. For more details, visit our careers page.

Pay

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $245,448.00 Nationwide. Remote Office (US99).

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