[Hiring] Senior Director of Transmission Line Design @Electric Power Engineers

Role Description

We are designing the grid of the future! EPE is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Transmission Line Design to lead and grow our transmission line engineering practice. This is a senior leadership position responsible for building a high-performing design team, establishing technical excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality transmission line projects for our utility and energy clients. The ideal candidate combines deep technical mastery of transmission line design with proven experience building, mentoring, and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain top transmission line design talent; build a scalable team structure to support organizational growth
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers at all levels, fostering technical growth and career development
• Establish performance standards, workload management processes, and staffing plans aligned with project pipeline and business objectives
• Cultivate a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service
• Partner with HR and leadership on hiring strategy, succession planning, and organizational development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission line design, including structural design, line routing, and construction support
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, managing engineering teams, design departments, or multidisciplinary project teams
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling engineering teams in a consulting, utility, or EPC environment
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or related field) required; advanced degree a plus

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in transmission structure design (steel, wood, concrete, and lattice structures) across voltage classes
• Strong command of NESC, ASCE 74/10, OSHA, IEEE, and relevant state/regional design codes and standards
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of foundation design, geotechnical considerations, and structural loading analysis
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements as they relate to transmission design scope
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Leadership & Business Skills

• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent in a competitive market
• Strong people-management skills, including performance management, conflict resolution, and team development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for clients, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing departmental budgets, resource allocation, and utilization targets
• Business development acumen, including proposal support and client relationship management
• Demonstrated commitment to quality culture and continuous improvement

Other Qualifications

• Familiarity with emerging transmission technologies and grid modernization initiatives
• Must be located in the United States
• Willingness to travel 15% of the time

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position

Location

This position will be remote Texas, US. Occasional travel may be needed (15% or less).

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.