Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and develop project scope including routing, alignment, structures, and ROW assumptions
• Lead routing, siting, and permitting coordination and evaluation of alternatives
• Provide technical input for cost estimates and schedules
• Cook up with EOR to guide design and ensure alignment with scope and standards
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards
• Support development of structure design, line configurations, and foundation considerations
• Align engineering deliverables with project schedule and communicate scope changes
• Support construction through RFIs, issue resolution, and field coordination
• Maintain visibility into engineering progress, risks, and constructability
• Lead standards development and continuous improvement
• Sustain WBS alignment, PR inputs, and vendor coordination
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PCM, Construction, and Environmental

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or project execution within electric utilities or EPC firms
  • Demonstrated experience supporting design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments
  • Experience supporting development of project scope, schedule, and cost inputs for small- to mid-scale transmission projects, or serving as a project lead engineer
  • Familiarity with industry tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and applicable codes (e.g., NESC, ASCE, IEEE)
  • Experience coordinating and managing external consultants, including Engineer of Record (EOR) and owner’s engineering teams
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating across engineering, construction, and support teams
  • Experience working within utility environments, including coordination with environmental, permitting, operations, and stakeholder groups

  Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Familiarity with transmission line siting and regulatory processes
  • Experience supporting right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, including coordination with landowners and stakeholders
  • Experience working within ERCOT or similar utility markets
  • Experience identifying and implementing cost and schedule optimization opportunities during design and execution
  • Familiarity with vendor engagement and equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations
  • Exposure to digital project delivery tools (ProjectWise, or similar platforms)

  Skills

  • Technical proficiency in transmission line engineering
  • Strong project management and coordination skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
  • Experience with digital project delivery tools

  Benefits

  • 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
  • Highly competitive compensation
  • Hybrid work options available for most roles
  • Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
  • All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
  • Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ

  Pay

  Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

  Schedule

  Full-time position with flexible work arrangements available.