Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Overhead
About the Opportunity
Our client-one of the world's leading consulting and engineering organizations-is seeking a highly experienced Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Overhead) to join their growing Power Delivery practice in Houston. This team supports utilities and energy developers on high‑impact transmission projects across the U.S., ranging from system expansions and hardening programs to major new build initiatives supporting grid reliability and renewable integration.
If you're a technical leader in overhead transmission design with a passion for delivering high‑quality engineering solutions, this is an opportunity to join a best‑in‑class team with unmatched project visibility and long‑term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and design of overhead transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV+.
- Oversee calculations, modeling, and analysis, including:
- Structure loading and analysis
- Conductor and shield wire selection
- Stringing, sag‑tension, and clearance studies
- PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER modeling
- Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary design teams and mentor early‑career engineers.
- Review and approve engineering packages, drawings, and project deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients, utilities, project managers, and construction teams to ensure design integrity.
- Support bid estimates, proposals, and client presentations as a subject matter expert.
- Contribute to best‑practice development and innovation within the transmission engineering group.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering.
- Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and related design tools.
- Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE, and utility design standards.
- Experience delivering projects for U.S. utilities or EPC partners.
- Ability to guide design teams, manage priorities, and interface effectively with clients.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred.
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a top 10 global consulting firm with an exceptional reputation in transmission & distribution engineering.
- Work on mission‑critical grid modernization and renewable integration projects.
- Excellent compensation, annual bonus, and full benefits package.
- Hybrid working flexibility within the Houston office.
- Clear pathways to leadership roles, technical specialist tracks, or project management.
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