Transmission Line Engineer

Transmission Line Engineer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Mid-West/North East offices. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and ten or more years of demonstrated experience in transmission system design. Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS CADD, LPILE, and MFAD is required. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote) is available after 30 days of employment.

Typical responsibilities include:

Engineering & Design

• Lead the design of overhead and underground transmission systems (69kV–765kV)
• Prepare engineering drawings and design packages (plan/profile, one-lines, structure loading, foundations)
• Perform engineering calculations/studies, including: foundational analysis, guying analysis, and system analysis Conductor sizing, sag/tension analysis
• Structural loading and clearance compliance
• Develop specifications, standards, and construction documentation

Project Delivery

• Display effective time management to ensure the timely completion of deliverables on multiple concurrent projects of varying sizes and complexities
• Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and permitting teams
• Support route selection, right-of-way coordination, and constructability reviews
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations

Project scope including (but not limited to):

• Line switch install/replacement
• Reinsulate/Reconductor
• Structure Replacement
• Full or Partial Line Rebuild
• New Line Rebuild

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards
• Perform QA/QC of engineering deliverables
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to company quality procedures

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers/designers
• Support proposal development, technical scopes, and estimates
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a technical point of contact through clear and effective communication
• Lead a team of engineers and be an individual contributor toward the delivery of project designs
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Skills/Experience:

• 10 or more years of experience in transmission system design is required
• Strong knowledge of design programs (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc) is required
• Experience with PLS CADD is required
• Experience with LPILE or MFAD is required
• Field Experience is required
• Fundamentals of Engineering and the ability to test for Professional Engineering License is preferred

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.

Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.