Transmission Line Principal Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
Transmission Line Principal Engineer
We are searching for a Transmission Line Principal Engineer for a 1+ year contract position on behalf of our client. This position is responsible for the management of design for assigned transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand-alone transmission line projects.
The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works in the Engineering & Construction Group and is responsible for managing the design of transmission line projects from conception through construction and commissioning. Line design is performed by engineering consultants under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer. This role is limited to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, power systems analysis, protection and control, etc.
Summary
- The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to design and build the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Activities include competitively sourcing, selecting and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
- The Transmission Line Principal Engineer is responsible for coordinating the engineering deliverables in support of competitive proposals, as well as design and construction of projects. Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposal documents (RFP).
- The position requires coordination with other groups to ensure the projects are successful. Generally responsible for representing E&C's internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
- May supervise a small group of engineering professionals as a project leader. Makes independent decisions which are not regularly subject to technical review.
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