Entry Level Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

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We are seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team in Boston, MA.

As an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, you will be working closely with our regional and global Rail & Transit team to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. You will play a key role in development of design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield projects, and developer interconnection facilities. Prior internship experience designing utility transmission and distribution systems will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate excellent communication and technical writing skills paired with technical knowledge in overhead transmission line design. It is important that you are a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills as you will be responsible for understanding the client standards and design guidelines to prepare project deliverables under the direction of the project lead. 

Our graduates are future leaders of our business. Whatever drives your ambition—technical excellence, project leadership, innovation, or shaping the future of sustainable energy—you’ll discover how to develop and achieve your goals within a global team committed to making a difference.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Familiarity with structure design and foundation design fundamentals

• Ability to perform field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects and providing engineering support for clients through the construction.

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications and Auto CAD, and structural design software

Ideally you will also have:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification 
• 1 - 2 years relevant professional experience 
• 1 -2 years of Overhead Transmission Line Engineering design experience with a utility or consulting organization 
• Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

75,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

105,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $105,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Boston	Massachusetts	United States