Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Location: Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
An innovative and rapidly growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join its expanding high-voltage engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex transmission line projects supporting utility, renewable energy, and grid modernization initiatives across North America.
The successful candidate will serve as both a technical leader and project contributor, helping deliver overhead transmission line projects while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Projects may include utility interconnections, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and large-scale transmission infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the design and execution of overhead transmission line projects from planning through construction support.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, schedules, budgets, and client requirements.
- Perform and review transmission line engineering calculations, models, and design packages.
Engineering & Design
- Utilize industry-leading software such as PLS-CADD to perform transmission line design and analysis.
- Develop and review line routing, structure spotting, structure loading, foundation requirements, staking, assemblies, and construction documentation.
- Support material procurement activities, construction specifications, and cost estimating.
- Evaluate design options and provide practical solutions to engineering and constructability challenges.
Client & Project Management Support
- Act as a technical resource during client meetings and project reviews.
- Support proposal development, project planning, and business growth initiatives.
- Build strong client relationships while helping drive successful project outcomes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with civil, structural, substation, protection & controls, and project management teams.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple offices and disciplines to maintain project alignment and execution excellence.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices.
- Promote innovative design solutions and process improvements that enhance project delivery and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency with PLS-CADD and transmission line design methodologies.
- Broad understanding of transmission line engineering principles, design standards, and applicable industry codes.
- Experience applying utility, client, and regulatory standards to complex engineering projects.
- Ability to develop and review technical designs while providing guidance to engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to solve challenging design and constructability issues.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
- Ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 8+ years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering and design.
- Experience with:
- Transmission line routing and route selection
- Structure spotting and line design
- Structure design and analysis
- Transmission line project execution and delivery
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
- Ability to travel occasionally as project needs require.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Unlimited paid time off
- Wellness stipend/program
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Remote work flexibility
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
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