Senior Transmission Line Engineer

• Lead high-profile transmission projects
• Serve as a senior technical authority

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm specializing in power delivery, utility infrastructure, renewable energy, and grid modernization. The company partners with major electric utilities, independent power producers, municipalities, and renewable energy developers to deliver critical transmission projects across North America.

Job Description

Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering and design efforts for high-voltage transmission line projects.
• Provide oversight for:
  • Transmission line routing
  • Structure selection
  • Conductor selection
  • Line optimization
  • Loading analysis
  • Foundation coordination
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, utility standards, and applicable regulations.
• Establish and maintain engineering quality standards.
• Serve as a technical advisor for clients and project teams.

Project Leadership

• Manage multiple large-scale transmission projects simultaneously.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Monitor project performance and profitability.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, environmental, permitting, surveying, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Support project execution from conception through construction.

Client Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for utility and energy clients.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Participate in executive-level client meetings and project reviews.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding transmission infrastructure investments.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and program expansion.

Team Development

• Lead and mentor engineering staff.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide design guidance.
• Support recruitment and team-building initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with succession planning and leadership development.

Business Development

• Support proposal preparation and interviews.
• Develop project scopes and fee estimates.
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives.
• Assist in expanding transmission engineering services throughout the region.
• Identify new market opportunities in utility and renewable energy sectors.

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

A successful Senior Transmission Line Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
• 12+ years of transmission line engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading transmission projects from 138kV to 500kV+.
• Advanced proficiency with:
  • PLS-CADD
  • PLS-POLE
  • PLS-TOWER
• Strong understanding of:
  • NESC
  • ASCE Standards
  • Utility Design Standards
  • Industry Best Practices
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000 annually.
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• PE license and professional membership reimbursement

Interested? Apply today.

Contact

Lauren Just

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7085097