Senior Transmission Line Engineer

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Opportunity Our US work group has an opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer; this individual will sit in any of Stantec’s US offices. Project requirements will include detailed engineering and support of transmission line projects (generally 69 kV to 500 kV) from conceptual design through construction support. Your Key Responsibilities You will lead the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts. Coordinating and directing design engineers and technical staff to ensure the projects you lead are executed successfully, achieving the scope while producing high quality deliverables, on budget, and on schedule. Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies. You will also be a liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and exercising project management skills. You will enjoy the opportunity to work on a variety of unique projects with the freedom to advance your career down a number of paths within the Power Delivery sector. You will contribute to a diverse company, bridging the gaps between the various sectors of infrastructure engineering Stantec operates within. Qualifications - External Your Capabilities and Credentials Be a self-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, to manage others, their workload, and client expectations. Complete skillsets in modeling transmission lines in the PLS suite, preparing route alignments, preparing plan and profiles, performing structural analysis, detailed knowledge of hardware assemblies and conductors, structure detail drawings and BOMs. Experience developing assembly, framing, loading and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel, FRP, and lattice transmission structures. Familiarity and sufficient knowledge in related electrical studies, such as EMF, fault current, grounding, contaminants study and clearance analysis for transmission line design. Experience with lattice towers. Experience with geotechnical data interpretation for foundation design and embedment calculations for a variety of transmission structure types and geotechnical requirements. Ability to communicate with survey and GIS personnel, interpret survey data, and incorporate it into PLS-CADD models. Proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, L-Pile, MFAD, the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to become proficient with a variety of client specific systems. Understanding of project management systems (engineering, quality, construction, HSE, etc.) and field construction support as well as an eagerness to develop these skills further. Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop thorough and concise explanations of difficult engineering solutions to clients and internal team members. Familiar with industry standards regarding transmission lines including ASCE, ACI, IEEE, NESC, RUS Bulletins and GO-95. Education and Experience PE required or ability to attain after one year. Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. 8 plus years of experience in the design of overhead and underground high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized Pay Range: • Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually • Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver Organization: 2242 E&R-US Northwest-Denver CO Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 29/01/2026 08:01:50 Req ID: 1003739 #additional Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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