Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
$100,019–$152,807 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesHybridFull Time$100,019–$152,807 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range, conducting cost analyses, routing, siting, and studies for shielding, grounding, and induction. Direct a small project team while working with vendors and clients to specify components and develop proposals. Mentor less experienced staff and interact with diverse client bases, occasionally traveling for site visits. Lead others in applying modern tools and automation to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs. This hybrid role requires three days in-office and two days remote.
Required Qualifications
- This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software, must be able to review transmission line models.
- 7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments that have included the following: transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaising with construction and installation.
- 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.
- You are expected to lead 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.
- Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
- We also value 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.
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