Senior/Lead Transmission Engineer

$100k - 130k per year

HybridUSEngineeringPermanentUnited States

Senior / Lead Transmission Engineer

Location: Various (Philadelphia, Denver, Kansas City, Minneapolis)
 

About the Role

The Senior / Lead Transmission Engineer will take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission line projects (69 kV–500 kV). You’ll manage technical execution, coordinate project teams, and serve as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.

 

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to move into a leadership role.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership:
    Lead design efforts for multiple overhead transmission line projects, ensuring technical quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery.

  • Technical Design:
    Develop and review line designs, plan & profile drawings, and structure loading calculations using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and related tools.

  • Quality & Compliance:
    Ensure all deliverables meet NESC, ASCE, and client standards. Conduct quality reviews and coordinate design packages through internal QA/QC.

  • Mentorship & Support:
    Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers; assist in training new staff on software tools, standards, and best practices.

  • Coordination & Collaboration:
    Work closely with civil, structural, and substation teams to integrate designs and maintain alignment across disciplines.

  • Client Interface:
    Support project managers in client meetings, progress reviews, and proposal development; serve as a technical representative for assigned projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).

  • 5–10 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line design (consulting or EPC environment).

  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and AutoCAD required.

  • Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE 10, and related design standards.

  • Experience managing small project teams or serving as technical lead.

  • EIT required; PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Design experience with 69 kV–500 kV overhead lines.

  • Familiarity with EPC delivery models, foundation design, or line siting studies.

  • Experience coordinating with utilities, EPCs, or regulatory bodies.

  • Exposure to renewable interconnections, grid hardening, or modernization programs.

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