Transmission Line Engineer

Position Summary
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.
The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will be working with senior 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 with the guidance of higher level engineers
• Become familiar with preparing project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
• Help develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates with assistance of higher level engineers
• Learn to design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 69kV and 765kV
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project
• Work under supervision of Transmission II, III, IV, and senior Engineers
• Position will require occasional site visits

Education and Experience Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design
• Zero to two years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
• Zero to two 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 required

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• Work effectively with both internal and external customers, including Project Management, Substation Design, Distribution, Supply Chain and Right-of-Way
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate adhering to project schedule and budget
• Familiarity with standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $36.06/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 hybrid position in New Albany,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.


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