Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

At Kosmos Group , we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities.

Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. This position is open to qualified candidates residing in the United States and offers a remote work arrangement, with travel required for business and project needs, including periodic visits to our Diamond Bar, California office. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design. Specific areas of responsibility are provided below.

Job Description

• Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects across multiple utilities with multiple project stakeholders
• Report directly to a Project Engineer or Project Manager for work scopes consisting primarily of transmission line project planning, analysis, and design
• Collaborate with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects’ requirements are met in a timely and effective manner
• Coordinating with equipment vendors, clients, and the rest of the design disciplines
• Lead meetings with clients, project stakeholders, and contractors to align on project needs and constraints
• Support permitting and/or licensing requirements
• Analyze, research, and propose solutions to project issues by applying engineering experience and industry best practices
• Prepare and revise technical reports and engineering studies
• Prepare plans, specifications, and design packages for transmission line projects.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of transmission line project scope and deliverables, proactively identifying scope creep and coordinating with the Project Engineer or Project Manager to recover the project schedule
• Produce presentations for both technical and non‑technical clients, ensuring complex engineering information is communicated clearly and effectively
• Support construction projects with field site visits, construction observation, and respond to RFIs
• Ensure adherence to company design practices for assigned projects and for work performed under technical oversight
• Perform and coordinate quality reviews for transmission projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance for deliverables
• Prepare project scope proposals and technical labor estimates to support business development.
• Champion and progress the company culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by providing guidance and mentoring to technical staff
• Approve and Stamp designs and drawings as EOR (Engineer of Record)
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in a least one U.S. state
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)
• Advanced working knowledge of PLS-POLE
• Advanced Knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software to execute production
• Advanced Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to collaborate effectively with remote and geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for business and project support, including periodic visits to the company’s Diamond Bar, California office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience with PLS-TOWER
• Engineering consulting experience
• California Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Advanced Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation are a plus
• California-based candidates preferred due to proximity to our Diamond Bar office and regional project needs

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, technical expertise, professional licensure, credentials, and geographic location, etc.

Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions; paid time off (PTO) for vacation, personal, and sick leave; paid company-observed holidays; life insurance; and additional benefits.

We’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?

Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This is a remote position.