Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid
$74,353–$113,595 year
HybridFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV by performing structural analysis, foundation designs, and conductor selection studies. Specify components, model lines in PLS-CADD to determine right-of-way and calculate sags, and develop plan and profile drawings. Review vendor submittals and prepare specifications for material procurement. This hybrid role requires three days of in-office work per week. Candidates must hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with three years of transmission line experience and proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE. The position is based in the U.S. and does not offer work authorization sponsorship.
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+ years of related 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 position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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.
- 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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