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Transmission Line Engineers

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77271, USA
Listing for: Affinity Executive Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 USD Yearly USD 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job description:

Project Engineering Manager Overhead Transmission Line Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager (Overhead Transmission)
A leading U.S. engineering firm is seeking a senior-level transmission line engineer to lead complexoverhead transmission projects for utility customers and mentor engineering teams.

This role is heavily focused on structural design and offers strong compensation and long-term growth.

Technical Focus~90% structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)

Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures

Lattice tower experience is a plusEPC and/or utility services experience preferred

Key Responsibilities Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs

Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations

Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines

Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training

Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects

Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts

Preferred Experience U.S. investor-owned utility transmission projects

Strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, and foundation design

Experience coordinating with procurement, permitting, land, and construction teams

Proposal support and engineering cost estimating experience

Locations

Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL (Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)
Compensation Up to $200,000 base salary

Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits

Qualifications:

Requirements
812+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
PLS-CADD experience required

Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred

Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
PE license preferred Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our client is a major in the red-hot electric power transmission industry. With the growing demand for electricity from data centers, electric vehicles, etc., this company will be busy for a long time.

Salary Type :
Annual Salary Salary Min : $ 130000

Salary Max : $ 200000

Currency Type : USDNigel
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