Senior Transmission Line Engineer - REMOTE

Title:
Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Location:
Remote US

Ready to make a difference?

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support and advance our growing transmission engineering practice. In this role, you will provide senior-level technical expertise, lead complex design and analysis work, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables across a wide range of transmission line engineering projects for utility clients.

Our team is passionate about re-engineering the way electric utilities solve their toughest challenges. We combine innovation, technical rigor, and a client-first mindset to deliver exceptional engineering solutions-from detailed design to advanced modeling and analysis.

Why you'll love working here:

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly motivated engineering leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional services and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Proactive team leader who understands how to motivate, direct, and manage the work of others
• Strong communicator who effectively defines and prioritizes group objectives, trains and mentors individually and collectively, and contributes to a positive team dynamic
• Demonstrates initiative, self-sufficiency, and the ability to work productively from a home office without direct supervision
• Committed to continuous learning and process improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency
• Embraces new responsibilities and eagerly acquires new skill sets as needed to support evolving project and industry demands.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and oversee complex transmission line designs from conceptual engineering through final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise and direction to design staff, ensuring technical accuracy, best practices, and industry-leading design solutions.
• Perform key engineering studies such as conductor economic evaluations, lightning performance, grounding calculations, and electrical clearance determinations per NESC and applicable standards.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements including NERC, FERC, and regional standards, and ensure compliance across project deliverables.
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings, and purchase recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers on scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, construction support, and change order management.
• Perform and review QA/QC for engineering deliverables, production drawings, CAD outputs, and construction administration activities, resolving design-related field issues.
• Conduct and lead field inspections
  , measurements, calculations, and installation reviews for both public and private clients.
• Develop and present technical reports
  , support marketing and business development efforts, and build strong relationships with clients and contractors.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and guidance to less experienced engineers, ensuring effective cross-discipline communication and adherence to company safety, quality, and performance standards.

What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

• B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of transmission line engineering experience (design, analysis, modeling, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience working with an electric utility, EPC, or engineering consulting firm
• 5+ years of experience working in PLS-CADD

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):

• People management and mentorship experience
• Experience directing and reviewing the work of others for quality assurance and delivering constructive feedback
• Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as:
  NESC
  , IEEE
  , ANSI
  , FER…