Transmission Line Design Engineer

Title : Transmission Line Design Engineer
Location : Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid)
Job Type : Direct-Hire
Compensation : $95,000-$160,000
Industry: Utilities

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About the Role
We are partnering with a leading energy provider in the Upper Midwest to hire a Transmission Line Design Engineer. This organization delivers reliable electricity across a multi-state region and is committed to innovation, high-quality engineering, and long-term system reliability.
In this role, you will support the design, analysis, and development of transmission line projects and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about ensuring safe and efficient transmission system performance.
Job Description
As the Transmission Line Design Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering design, project management, and technical support for transmission line projects. You will help develop design standards, support permitting and land rights coordination, and ensure projects meet performance, quality, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Perform engineering analysis and design for transmission line projects to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions.
• Provide technical support to internal engineering teams, land rights and permitting staff, field technicians, and operations personnel.
• Lead and support cross-functional groups to develop and update internal design standards and equipment specifications.
• Manage small-scale transmission projects, ensuring alignment with financial, functional, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare project design drawings, documentation, and engineering calculations.
• Ensure designs meet strength, loading, and clearance requirements in compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate in regional or national working groups to maintain industry knowledge and contribute to industry-wide initiatives.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degrees may be considered with a minimum of 4+ years of transmission line design experience.

• 4+ years of engineering or science-related experience within the utility or a related industry.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) / E.I.T. certification.
• Experience with transmission line construction practices.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and MFAD.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed engineering recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Project management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of transmission line design engineering experience.

• Demonstrated experience with transmission lines operating at 69 kV and 115 kV, including:
  • Route selection
  • Public Utilities Commission (PUC) permitting support
  • Land rights coordination
  • Design and vendor approval
  • Construction support
  • As-built documentation

• Experience designing 200+ kV transmission lines.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Familiarity with utility-related technologies and tools.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:  How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!  To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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