Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission

About the job Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission The Senior Transmission Engineer plays a lead role in designing complex transmission line projects, overseeing technical execution, and guiding engineering staff. This position serves as a subject‑matter expert in transmission line design and sets best practices for major projects. Key Responsibilities Lead transmission line design from concept through final engineering, ensuring all project requirements such as EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage‑drop criteria are met. Develop specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment; prepare RFQs, analyze bids, and make purchasing recommendations. Direct economic conductor selection efforts and lead grounding and lightning performance studies. Perform or oversee electrical clearance calculations in accordance with NESC and other relevant codes; guide the interpretation and application of NERC, FERC, and regional standards. Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate closely with suppliers, clients, and cross‑disciplinary engineering teams. Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies, including management of change orders. Apply advanced knowledge of transmission engineering concepts, codes, and industry practices. Provide innovative, non‑standard design solutions for complex challenges. Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data generated in various CAD platforms, ensuring all required corrections are completed. Oversee construction‑phase engineering tasks, including field coordination, issue resolution, calculations, inspections, and transmission system testing. Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, and calculations for both public‑ and private‑sector clients. Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients or industry publications. Build and maintain strong client, contractor, and customer relationships while identifying and nurturing new business opportunities. Participate in business development activities, including key pursuit identification, marketing support, and client‑facing presentations. Lead the creation of cost proposals and qualification packages, ensuring financial performance expectations are met. Present and manage project budgets, estimates, and performance updates. Provide leadership and mentorship within the transmission engineering team; guide and support less‑experienced engineers. Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and promote effective communication with all engineering disciplines. Maintain compliance with organizational and site‑specific safety policies. Perform additional duties as required. Comply with all company standards and policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related ABET‑accredited discipline, plus 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred). Bachelor's degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred). Master's degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred). Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods; strong familiarity with transmission design codes and relevant software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit/BIM, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, PLS, RISA‑3D, MathCAD, and related analysis tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience leading discipline design on large projects and delegating tasks effectively within a team environment. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and collaborative problem‑solving abilities. Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications. Ability to travel as needed. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr SolveNow Inc.