Transmission Line Engineer
K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering world-class technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We specialize in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources, offering comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transmission Line Engineer to join our remote team. In this role, you will work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions are valued and celebrated.
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.
- Coordinate 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.
- EIT certification; PE license or progress toward PE strongly preferred.
Pay
$120,000–$150,000 per year.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)