Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more

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 in our San Diego or Los Angeles office. This is a hybrid position, working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. 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 seven (7) years or more of related experience
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews
• A Professional Engineer licensure
• 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
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for project support

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree
• Experience with PLS-TOWER
• Engineering consulting experience
• California Professional Engineer licensure
• Advanced Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation are a plus

For California only, this position's base salary range approximation is $165,000.00 - $205,000.00 and it depends on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.

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.