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Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line

Job in Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for: MetaOption, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line

Multiple locations available:
Tualatin, OR;
Irvine, CA;
Houston, TX;
Overland Park, KS;
Denver, CO;
Bloomington, MN;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Raleigh, NC;
Orlando, FL.

Job Description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager (Overhead Transmission)

A leading U.S. engineering firm is seeking a senior-level transmission line engineer to lead complex overhead 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 plus
  • EPC 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
Requirements
  • 8–12+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
  • PLS-CADD experience required
  • Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
  • PE license preferred
Benefits

Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits.

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