Transmission Line Engineer

Transmission Line Engineer

We are a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm supporting some of the largest utility, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects across North America. Our Power Delivery team specializes in transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects that improve reliability and support the evolving energy market. With a strong backlog of utility work and continued investment in innovation, we offer long-term stability, technical growth, and advancement opportunities for engineering professionals.

Job Description

• Design overhead transmission line systems for utility and infrastructure projects ranging from 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 161kV, 230kV, 345kV, and up to 500kV
• Perform transmission line routing, structure spotting, clearance verification, and conductor selection
• Develop engineering calculations including sag & tension analysis, loading trees, structure utilization, and line design criteria
• Prepare and review construction packages, plan/profile drawings, staking sheets, and material specifications
• Coordinate with structural, civil, geotechnical, substation, and protection & controls engineering teams throughout project execution
• Support steel pole, lattice tower, monopole, and wood pole transmission line projects
• Utilize engineering software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and AutoCAD for line design and analysis
• Review designs for compliance with NESC, client standards, utility specifications, and applicable industry codes
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and technical reviews
• Interface directly with utility clients, contractors, permitting agencies, and internal project teams
• Provide construction support including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and resolving field design issues
• Support renewable energy interconnection projects including solar, wind, battery storage, and generation tie-lines

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of transmission line engineering experience preferred
• Experience supporting utility, consulting, or EPC transmission projects
• Proficiency with transmission design software including PLS-CADD preferred
• Understanding of overhead transmission engineering principles and utility standards
• PE license or EIT certification preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $195000 to $215000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in the Energy & Power Delivery sector.
• Collaborative work environment within a large organization.

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