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 69kV to 765kV range. The role involves structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures; foundation designs; conductor selection studies; shielding, grounding, and induction studies; cost estimating and scheduling; and preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction. You will specify transmission line components, model lines in PLS-CADD, determine right-of-way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop plan and profile drawings. Additional responsibilities include reviewing vendor submittals.

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 depending on your location.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures
• Perform foundation designs
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction
• Specify transmission line components
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right-of-way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings
• Review vendor submittals

Qualifications

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Related engineering, internship, or co-op work experience
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• 3 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 MS 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 or 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 & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• 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