Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will be working with sr engineers to complete projects that support our utility customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management

• Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material

• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates

• Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV

• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project.

• Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations

• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permit

• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives

• Function as a project lead for transmission projects

• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects

• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees

• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met

• Work under supervision of higher-level engineers

• Position will require occasional site visits

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design

• Two to five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish

• Two to five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for Transmission Lines projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience

• An EIT License is desirable but not require

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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