Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Grid

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria, routing, and siting of transmission lines.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.

• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

• Degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software, able to review transmission line models.
• 7 or more years of experience on project teams, managing schedules and budgets on diverse transmission assignments including design, cost estimation, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with construction.
• Knowledge of right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plans and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience verifying and reviewing design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience preparing and supporting engineering calculation documentation.
• 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.

• Current or future Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with scheduling.
• Proficiency with PLS‑TOWER, SAG
  10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Micro Station.

• Lead others from problem to solution by implementing data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, including automation of calculations, summarizing technical documents, generating design documentation, and guiding AI tool use while ensuring output verification.
• Manage engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) for automation tasks, reviewing automated outputs.
• Encourage additional learning such as certificates or minors in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to support oversight of AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

$100,019 - $152,807

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary (or hourly rate) and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting overall well‑being. Employees may also be eligible to participate in yearly discretionary bonus.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.