Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Overview
A growing engineering consulting firm serving the power delivery and utility markets is seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead and develop regional transmission engineering teams. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, overseeing project delivery, supporting business growth initiatives, and building strong client relationships. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in expanding the transmission line practice while ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality engineering services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop transmission line engineering teams within the region.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Oversee transmission line design activities, engineering reviews, and QA/QC processes.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with technical standards and client requirements.
- Foster a culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Support business development efforts and contribute to expanding the regional transmission practice.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new opportunities.
- Recommend and implement improvements to engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
- Review engineering deliverables and provide technical guidance to project teams.
- Support strategic planning and operational initiatives within the transmission line business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading transmission line engineering teams within a consulting firm or electric utility.
- Strong project management experience involving scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
- Demonstrated success supporting client development and business growth initiatives.
- Experience improving engineering processes, operational efficiency, and quality standards.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and build high-performing teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 15+ years of transmission line, power delivery, or utility engineering experience.
- Experience working within an engineering consulting firm and/or electric utility environment.
- Strong understanding of project delivery, engineering quality standards, and client management.
- Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
What You'll Find in This Opportunity
- Opportunity to lead and grow an established transmission line engineering team.
- High-visibility leadership role with direct impact on regional growth and performance.
- Significant influence over engineering standards, project execution, and team development.
- Strong client engagement and business development exposure.
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration.
- Clear path for continued leadership growth and advancement.
- Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing transmission line engineering practice.
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