Senior Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

Overview

On behalf of a reputable engineering client, this role offers a hybrid schedule with multiple locations. Our client, a highly respected global engineering organization, is seeking a Senior Structural - Transmission Line Engineer to support major transmission infrastructure projects across North America. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer to contribute to some of the industry's most complex and impactful initiatives while advancing their technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

In this role, you will:

• Support engineering design and analysis across high‑voltage transmission scopes.
• Contribute to extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including emerging technologies such as HVDC and 765kV.
• Perform advanced research, calculations, and data assimilation in alignment with industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for structural materials, equipment, and design approaches.
• Work within established budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering team members and contribute to internal knowledge development.
• Engage with clients to understand project goals, drivers, and future needs.
• Support business development activities as required.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques to complex technical challenges.

The hiring organization delivers mission‑critical projects in energy, environmental, and commercial markets worldwide. Their teams work on initiatives ranging from community infrastructure to multi‑billion‑dollar mega projects. They offer a collaborative, innovative culture with opportunities for continuous learning, interdisciplinary exposure, and long‑term career development.

• Provide guidance on design standards, engineering codes, and internal best practices.
• Support quality initiatives, process improvements, and risk‑management efforts.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables across multiple or large‑scale projects.
• Lead or review advanced structural calculations and design outputs.
• Oversee data collection, modeling, validation, and documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and assist in setting project plans and schedules.
• Identify and communicate key client interests, ensuring alignment throughout project execution.
• Serve as a technical specialist in a broad or niche engineering domain.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting their development and performance planning.

• Extensive experience with 69kV-500kV overhead transmission line design.
• Proficiency with PLS software suites (PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, PLS‑TOWER).
• Structural design experience for transmission steel structures and foundations.
• Familiarity with 3D structural analysis for steel and concrete.
• Prior client‑facing experience with demonstrated relationship‑building skills.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 11+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to complete standard pre‑employment background and compliance checks.

Hybrid work options may be available following initial onboarding, dependent on performance and project needs.