Sr. Transmission Line Engineer Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Engineering

In this role, we are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV. This position plays a key technical role in delivering safe, cost-effective, and reliable transmission line designs while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

You will serve as a technical expert in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and transmission line structural and civil design, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle—from conceptual development through construction support.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

Lead and perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines, including structure selection, routing, line modeling, and foundation engineering.
Develop and review:
- PLS-CADD models and structure spotting
- Plan & profile drawings
- Structure loading calculations (PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, FAD Tools)
- Conductor sag/tension analysis
- Foundation designs (drilled shaft, direct embed, micropile, grillage)
- Lightning protection and grounding systems
- Detailed bill of materials and construction packages
Apply and ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, GO95, RUS, etc.).
Interpret survey data, environmental constraints, and utility standards into constructible designs.
Project & Client Support
Work directly with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, and contractors throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Provide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases.
Conduct site visits, walkdowns, and construction inspections; provide engineering solutions to resolve field issues.
Support the development of cost estimates, schedules, and design packages for EPC and traditional design-bid-build projects.
Assist with Owner’s Engineer services including vendor review, design QA/QC, and field verification.

Leadership & Mentoring

Serve as engineering lead or discipline lead on complex transmission projects.
Provide mentoring and technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
Perform and review engineering calculations, design packages, and construction documents for quality assurance.
Support proposal writing and scope development for transmission line opportunities.
Required Qualifications

Education & Years of

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).

To Thrive in This Role, You Will need:

8+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering (69kV–500kV).
Proficiency in:
- PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER
- Foundation analysis tools such as MFAD, LPILE, or FAD Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite and technical calculation tools (e.g., Mathcad)
Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and applicable utility standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
8+ years of progressive experience in transmission engineering.
Prior experience on EPC, design-build, or Owner’s Engineer projects.
Familiarity with:
- AutoCAD, Micro Station, ArcGIS
- Sag
  10, CDEGS, or other power system modeling tools
- Cost estimating and construction specifications development
Experience interfacing with field crews, resolving construction challenges, and supporting emergency response (storm restoration, wildfire mitigation, etc.).
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate with protection, civil, and substation groups.

Environmental Factors and/or

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to…