Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Project Engineering Manager
- Overhead Transmission Line
Tualatin, OR, Irvine, CA , Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, Bloomington, MN, Ann Arbor, MI, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL.
High voltage eng groupData centers consuming tons of power
Structural and civil engineers needed, leads that are hands on
They don’t manage people
What they do –- Calc correct
- Design cement slabs into dirt making sure on secured ground
- Up to top weight of cables
- They are project engineers using PLS CAD 100% requirement
- PE license preferred
- Based in any location listed
- Work on natl basis
- Travel? NO
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
- 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
Locations
- Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL
(Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)
- Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits
- 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
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.
NotesThe ideal candidate will come from another engineering, consulting firm rather than an electric utility company. PLS-CADD is a must-have! They will not sponsor any visas, even TN.
They can use people in any combination of the following markets:
Tualatin, OR, Irvine, CA , Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, Bloomington, MN, Ann Arbor, MI, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL.
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