Transmission Line Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design and support high-voltage transmission line projects (69kV–500kV). The ideal candidate will develop engineering deliverables, construction documents, and technical designs using PLS-CADD while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, transmission line design experience, and proficiency with industry-standard engineering software. PE licensure (or the ability to obtain it) and utility industry experience are highly preferred. This full-time remote opportunity is available to candidates located anywhere within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage transmission lines (69kV–500kV) using PLS-CADD software.
• Apply advanced engineering principles and techniques to solve complex transmission line design challenges.
• Develop and implement technical plans and systems for transmission line projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Serve as a client contact to define project scope and understand project requirements.
• Prepare transmission line construction documents and engineering deliverables.
• Develop project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, and construction specifications.
• Produce structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, and foundation drawings.
• Coordinate specific engineering and design aspects of transmission line projects.
• Review project drawings, calculations, and specifications for technical accuracy.
• Estimate construction costs and specify project materials.
• Support the training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Utilize evolving technologies and AI tools to improve workflows and project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• PE License required.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of transmission line engineering or closely related experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD; PLS-POLE experience preferred.
• Utility industry experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Experience with MFAD/LPILE preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage workload and complete assigned tasks.
• Experience collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to maintain positive client relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrated adaptability and openness to new technologies and AI-driven tools.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Pay

$104,800 - $141,900

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 8
• PTO: Starting at 15 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k
• Retirement Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement