[Hiring] Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer @ExecuPOWER

Role Description

We're hiring a Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer to lead the technical execution of high-voltage transmission line projects from concept through construction. This role blends hands-on transmission design with project engineering leadership, making it ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of project deliverables while working directly with utility clients.

• Technical execution and design strategy for high-voltage transmission line design projects (69kV-500kV)
• Full technical ownership of engineering deliverables, calculations, and design packages
• Coordination with project managers, utility clients, and field teams to drive project outcomes
• Engineering decisions related to routing, structure spotting, and design optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)
• 8+ years of transmission line design and project engineering experience
• Strong experience leading high-voltage transmission projects (69kV-500kV)
• Advanced proficiency with PLS-CADD, including sag-tension, clearance, structure spotting, and structure analysis with support from PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER and/or other related tools
• Strong knowledge of NESC, ASCE-7, ANSI, ACI, AISC, and IEEE with working familiarity in NERC, FERC, OSHA, AWC-NDS, AWS and IBC
• Proven ability to lead technical project execution and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with utility clients in a remote environment

Requirements

• Lead end-to-end design for complex transmission line rebuilds or green fields, including multi-circuit configurations, constrained ROW conditions, and critical crossings for overhead transmission systems
• Serve as a technical lead responsible for engineering decisions, design assumptions and client coordination
• Direct client-facing role with utility stakeholders, including participating in design reviews, technical discussions, and other various project coordination efforts
• Perform and oversee PLS-CADD modeling, including structure spotting, routing decisions, sag-tension analysis, clearance calculations, and constructability reviews for complex transmission line rebuilds and upgrades
• Lead development and manage specifications for transmission line construction, hardware selection, and materials procurement, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, bill of materials, and construction packages
• Apply and interpret NESC, ASCE-7, ACI, IEEE, ANSI standards across all project phases
• Coordinate with utility clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope and budget
• Provide engineering support during construction, resolving field issues and ensuring constructability
• Lead QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Support project planning, cost estimating, and proposal development for utility capital projects

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, PTO, Summer Hours, and Parental Leave
• Career Growth: Company Sponsored Professional Development programs
• Tuition Assistance: Support for certifications and continuing education
• Flexible Work Schedules: Flexibility to manage your professional and personal time
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account: With company contributions
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Daycare Flexible Savings Account