Transmission Line Project Engineer

About the role

In the role of Transmission Line Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop design options.
• Perform PLS-CADD modeling and calculations and analyses.
• Aid in preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Perform routine to moderately complex engineering and design tasks.
• Lead design teams to develop and complete full construction packages for transmission line projects.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Train and mentor junior and entry-level engineers.
• Cook up work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Conduct QA/QC for transmission projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct analyses to develop design options.
Perform PLS-CADD modeling and calculations and analyses.
Aid in preparing cost estimates or specifications.
Perform routine to moderately complex engineering and design tasks.
Lead design teams to develop and complete full construction packages for transmission line projects.
Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
Train and mentor junior and entry-level engineers.
Cook up work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule.
Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
Conduct QA/QC for transmission projects.
Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
Familiarity with NESC and GO 95 codes
Familiarity with PLS-TOWER and/or SAPS modules of PLS-CADD
Previous experience with utility industry or engineering consulting firms desired
Preference will be given to local candidates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Skills

Master's degree in Engineering
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
{Pay Transparency Location1}: $93,000- $133,000
{Pay Primary Location:United States-California-Irvine Other Locations:United States-California-Los Angeles Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting:Jul 23, 2026}