Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid
$74,353–$113,595 year
HybridReading, Pennsylvania, United States
Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesHybridFull Time$74,353–$113,595 yearLarge
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Job Summary
Design transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV 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. Develop cost estimates, prepare procurement specifications, and review vendor submittals. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and offers a relocation package. The team leverages AI and automation to solve engineering problems, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs using modern tools.
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.
- 3 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering.
- 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 role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
- Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
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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