Transmission Line Engineer

Transmission Line Engineer

Salem, NH, United States | Request Number 3035 | Posted on: 6/5/2026

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll be responsible for designing and analyzing overhead and underground high‑voltage transmission line projects, ranging from 115 kV to 765 kV. This role offers the opportunity to work on utility‑scale projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic consulting environment.

• Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines, including conductor and shield wire selection, structure spotting and optimization, sag and tension calculations, and clearance analysis.
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as plan and profile drawings, stringing charts, design calculations, and technical reports.
• Conduct structural load analysis for poles and towers under wind, ice, and broken‑wire conditions.
• Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental, and survey teams.
• Review vendor drawings and support procurement activities.
• Provide engineering support during construction and respond to field inquiries.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable CSA standards, utility requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Lead coordination meetings, both internally and with clients, demonstrating technical leadership.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions.
• Participate in commissioning equipment at client sites, locally and internationally, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering technical growth and professional development.
• Supervise and guide junior and intermediate team members through complex design projects and problem‑solving processes.
• Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or structural engineering.
• Registered as a professional engineer in the United States or eligible for registration within one month of hiring.
• At least 8 years of transmission line design experience.
• Working knowledge of CSA standards and utility design practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, and/or PLS‑TOWER.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Micro Station.
• Experience working with LiDAR data and terrain models.
• Knowledge of foundation design or geotechnical coordination.
• Experience with transmission line uprating or rehabilitation projects.

• PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, PLS‑TOWER
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Station
• ArcGIS or other GIS tools
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Time bank.
• Group insurance plan from day one of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual paid time off (PTO).
• Statutory holidays.
• Premium for employee referrals.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead, and be themselves.