Senior Transmission Line Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, analysis, and implementation of high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.

• Lead and execute overhead transmission line design and analysis, which includes selecting structures, routing, line modeling, and foundation engineering.

• Create and evaluate PLS-CADD models, structure spotting, plan and profile drawings, structure loading calculations, conductor sag/tension analyses, foundation designs, lightning protection and grounding systems, bills of materials, and construction packages.

• Implement industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, GO95, and RUS.

• Translate survey data, environmental constraints, and utility standards into feasible designs.

• Collaborate with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, and contractors throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Offer technical support during the bidding, procurement, and construction phases.

• Conduct site visits, walk-downs, and construction inspections while addressing field issues.

• Assist in developing cost estimates, schedules, and design packages for EPC and design-bid-build projects.

• Provide support for Owner’s Engineer services, vendor reviews, design QA/QC, and field verifications.

• Act as the engineering or discipline lead for intricate transmission projects.

• Guide and mentor junior engineers, designers, and drafters, providing technical oversight.

• Conduct and review engineering calculations, design packages, and construction documents to ensure quality assurance.

• Contribute to proposal writing and scope development for transmission line projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or the ability to obtain it via reciprocity).

• Over 8 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering (69kV–500kV).

• Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER.

• Familiarity with foundation analysis tools such as MFAD, LPILE, or FAD Tools.

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and technical calculation tools like Mathcad.

• Knowledgeable about NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and relevant utility standards.

• More than 8 years of progressive experience in transmission engineering.

• Previous experience with EPC, design-build, or Owner’s Engineer projects.

• Familiar with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Sag10, CDEGS, or other power system modeling tools.

• Experience in cost estimating and developing construction specifications.

• Skilled in interfacing with field crews, addressing construction challenges, and providing emergency response support.

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate with protection, civil, and substation groups.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of traveling to different locations and performing physical activities, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and carrying/moving 10–50 pounds.

• Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state or be able to acquire licensure through reciprocity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.

• Drug-Free Workplace.