Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

K&A Power Group is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join their dynamic team in Oakbrook, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy and utility sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering and design for overhead high-voltage transmission lines (69 kV to 500 kV+).
• Develop and review plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation designs, and conductor/insulator specifications.
• Conduct line routing studies, analyze structure spotting, and assess design impacts using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and related tools.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, material lists, bid documents, and construction packages.
• Cook up with internal teams including civil, structural, electrical, and project management.
• Support project permitting, environmental studies, land acquisition, and construction activities as needed.
• Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and safety evaluations.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure designs comply with company standards, industry codes (NESC), and client requirements.
• Communicate with clients regarding technical issues, project progress, and deliverable expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or utility design.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and SABRE, or similar modeling tools.
• Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE, IEEE standards, and utility engineering practices.
• Experience developing engineering drawings and construction documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• EIT certification; PE license or progress toward PE strongly preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and SABRE, or similar modeling tools.
• Understanding of NESC, ASCE, IEEE standards, and utility engineering practices.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA, HSA, Dependent Care Spending Account, 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match), Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), paid parental leave, holidays, flexible PTO, tuition reimbursement, parking and transit reimbursement, pet insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per year, considering a wide range of factors including technical ability, experience, licenses and certifications, and related skillsets.