Transmission Line Engineers

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 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.

• ~90% structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)
• Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures
• Lattice tower experience is a plus

• 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

• 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

• Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL
• (Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)

• Up to $200,000 base salary
• Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits

• 812+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
• Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred
• Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
• PE license preferred

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.

Annual Salary

$ 130000

$ 200000

USD