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Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Remote
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for:
Socket.dev
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
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
- Highly motivated engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional services and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule
- 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.
- Responsible for transmission line designs from conceptual engineering through final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis.
- Provides senior‑level technical expertise 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.
- 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
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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