Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer - Charlotte
Overview
A highly respected non-profit research and technology organization is seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer to join its team in Charlotte, NC.
This is a unique opportunity for a transmission engineer looking to move beyond traditional consulting or utility project execution and contribute to industry-leading initiatives focused on grid modernization, reliability, resilience, advanced conductors, and emerging transmission technologies.
The successful candidate will collaborate with utilities, manufacturers, consultants, and industry experts to solve complex technical challenges while helping shape the future of transmission engineering across North America.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage research initiatives related to overhead transmission line design and performance.
- Utilize PLS-CADD and other modeling tools to develop innovative solutions to complex transmission engineering challenges.
- Apply technical expertise in overhead transmission line design, conductors, structures, and associated hardware.
- Conduct technical studies focused on grid reliability, resilience, and modernization.
- Collaborate with utilities, industry stakeholders, and international partners on research projects and technical initiatives.
- Present technical findings through workshops, conferences, meetings, and webinars.
- Author technical reports, industry publications, and research papers.
- Identify emerging industry challenges and develop valuable research opportunities.
- Provide mentor ship and technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams.
- Support and manage multiple technical projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and within scope.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in overhead transmission line design, conductors, or related transmission engineering disciplines.
- Strong proficiency with PLS-CADD and transmission line modeling software.
- Proven experience managing and delivering complex technical projects.
- Deep understanding of transmission line components, emergency restoration practices, and advanced design methodologies.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience working with utilities, consultants, manufacturers, research organizations, or industry groups.
- Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on cutting-edge transmission engineering challenges impacting the entire power industry.
- Collaborate with leading utilities, manufacturers, and technical experts across North America and internationally.
- Publish technical research and present findings at industry conferences and events.
- Help drive advancements in grid reliability, resilience, and modernization.
- Influence industry best practices and emerging transmission technologies.
- Join a highly respected organization known for its technical leadership and innovation within the electric power sector.
If you're passionate about transmission line engineering, PLS-CADD modeling, and solving complex industry-wide challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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