Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Job ID


2026-12414

# of Openings


1

Location


US-CA-San Diego

Category


Engineering

Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

Lead Transmission Line Engineer - San Diego (San Diego and Surrounding Areas) - Hybrid

At NV5, we fully understand the United States aging electrical grid faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for power delivery. Moreover, navigating through permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets.

By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance distribution system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex site-specific obstacles head-on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Sr. Engineer with Overhead (OH) Transmission Line experience to join us as our new Lead Transmission Line Engineer based in San Diego or surrounding areas.

With you as our new Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand. The right individual will be the client technical lead to help build relationships and grow our engineering portfolio through California and possibly the West Coast of US. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of transmission line and related civil engineering problems involving overhead power lines and substations.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects.
• Increase the volume of overhead line work with existing clients.
• Assist in marketing, promotion and business development efforts to add new regional clients.
• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.
• Assist in the routing and design of overhead transmission lines using industry-standard tools.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and technical documentation.
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation and proposal preparation.
• Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications.
• Structure analysis and foundation design.
• Developing design criteria and specifications.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects and provide engineering QA/QC
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ of progressive experience in the civil-structural engineering field along with QA/QC is desired.
• Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required.
• Experience with PLS-TOWER is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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