Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid
$84,762–$129,498 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design transmission lines from 69kV to 500kV, conducting cost analyses, routing, siting, and studies for shielding, grounding, and induction. Direct a small project team while collaborating with vendors and clients to specify components and develop proposals. Mentor less experienced staff and liaise with construction teams to prepare procurement specifications. Review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags, and technical drawings to ensure compliance with codes such as NESC and IEEE. Lead others in applying modern tools and automation to improve workflows and reduce rework. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings is required.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software and ability to review transmission line models
- 5 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments
- Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings
Desired Qualifications
- Have a current PE license or the ability to acquire one within one year
- Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates
- Experience with scheduling
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
- Experience leading others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Leadership in directing automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation
- Oversight of engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
- Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff
- Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams
- Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work
- Direct a small project team
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