Electrical Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Fort Mill, SC. | Denver, CO | New Brunswick, NJ

Role Overview

Lead the engineering and design of high-voltage transmission-line projects, including renewable interconnections and grid-modernisation programmes. Provide technical oversight, manage project schedules and budgets, and deliver safe, cost-effective construction packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transmission-line design projects from concept through construction
• Perform responsible-charge engineering and technical QA/QC
• Produce and review calculations, plan-and-profile drawings, specifications and bills of materials
• Complete line routing, structure layouts, sag-tension, clearance, loading and grounding analysis
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables and technical documentation
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, contractors, permitting teams and other engineering disciplines
• Support proposals, contracts, cost estimates and permitting activities
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee designers and drafters
• Provide site and construction-phase engineering support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Active Professional Engineer licence; NCEES record preferred
• 8+ years of electrical utility transmission-line design experience
• Experience designing overhead transmission lines at 69kV and above
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE; PLS-TOWER experience preferred
• Knowledge of structures, hardware, conductors, ROW, surveys, clearances, sag-tension and construction packages
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, ANSI, IEEE, IEC and IBC standards
• Experience with estimating, proposals, project management and construction support
• Strong client-facing, organisational and communication skills.