Transmission Line Engineering Leader

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We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Leader to join a nationally recognized engineering and design firm supporting major utility, Data Centers and energy infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to high‑voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV while working in a collaborative, technically advanced environment. This role offers opportunity to build your own team.

This role provides strong exposure to full project lifecycle work – from conceptual routing and cost estimating through detailed design, modeling, and construction coordination.

This position can be worked out of our West (San Francisco, Los Angeles) or South (Houston, Dallas or Austin) offices.

• Perform and lead others in the engineering design, technical strategy, and delivery of HV and EHV Power Delivery projects for electric utilities, and for the interconnection of renewables and data centers.
• Lead design of overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Support in business development of transmission line projects.
• Perform and review conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Develop and review design criteria and perform cost analyses.
• Support transmission routing and siting studies.
• Prepare and review and validate sag/tension calculations and right‑of‑way requirements.
• Prepare and review transmission line plan & profile drawings.
• Develop and review specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors, and clients.
• Review transmission line models using PLS‑CADD.
• Prepare and support proposal development and cost estimates for new projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Provide construction support and inter‑disciplinary coordination.
• Perform QA/QC for substation project deliverables across multiple offices.
• Grow, lead, mentor, supervise, and direct a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• At least 12 years of experience in transmission line design.
• Strong proficiency in PLS‑CADD.
• 10+ years of experience working on project teams managing schedules and budgets.
• Experience incorporating applicable code requirements into transmission line design.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, CSA, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to achieve agreed goals and results. Excellent communication skills – able to interact with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to represent the company credibly.
• The ability to prioritize work effectively, manage deadlines and organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Proficiency with PLS‑TOWER, SAG
  10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or Micro Station.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed (site visits, client/vendor meetings).

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.

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