Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
$69,298–$99,644 year
HybridGreenville, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range by performing structural analysis, foundation design, and conductor selection studies. Model lines in PLS-CADD to determine right of way requirements, calculate sags, and develop plan and profile drawings. Specify components, review vendor submittals, and prepare cost estimates and procurement specifications. This hybrid role requires three days of in-office work per week. Candidates must hold an ABET-accredited degree with one or more years of transmission line experience or a Master's degree, demonstrating proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE. The position values the use of modern tools and automation to solve engineering problems efficiently.
Required Qualifications
- This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- 1 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering or a Master's degree.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Desired Qualifications
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation.
- 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.
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
- We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
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