Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid
About the role
This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of transmission line engineering—including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles—to design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV range. Responsibilities include:
- Performing structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures
- Performing foundation designs
- Conducting conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies
- Developing cost estimates and schedules and preparing specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction
- Specifying transmission line components
- Modeling transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determining right-of-way requirements, calculating conductor sags, and developing plan and profile drawings
- Reviewing vendor submittals
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work three days per week.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
- Three or more years of experience in transmission line engineering
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valued (but not required) Skills and Experience
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
In this role, we expect people to be willing and able to solve problems using modern tools. You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results. Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required. We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
Benefits
- Health plans: medical, dental, vision
- Life and accident insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Pre-tax commuter account
- Merit scholarship program
- Employee discount program
- Corporate charitable giving program
- Tuition assistance
- First professional licensure bonus
- Employee referral bonus
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
Pay
$74,353 – $113,595
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.