Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Role overview Design and deliver high-voltage electric transmission line projects, covering overhead and underground systems from 46 kV to 345 kV. You’ll contribute across project stages, from engineering analysis and design review through construction documentation, working with a multidisciplinary team and utility stakeholders on new capacity, voltage conversion, and infrastructure replacement work.

Responsibilities - Develop and review transmission line designs, including models, foundations, materials, plan and profile drawings, and construction packages. - Apply relevant electrical, structural, and construction standards to overhead line design and related projects. - Perform engineering analyses and prepare plans, specifications, bidding documents, and procurement and construction packages. - Help define project scope, budgets, schedules, and proposals. - Coordinate with engineering colleagues, clients, planners, environmental and permitting staff, and construction management teams. - Support project delivery independently and collaboratively, with occasional client-site work or travel as needed.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least four years of relevant electric utility transmission design experience. - Experience reviewing complete transmission line designs and construction packages. - Knowledge of applicable NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE requirements, construction specifications, materials procurement, schedules, and work packages. - Ability to develop scopes, budgets, and proposals and communicate effectively with clients and project teams. - Proficiency with PLS-CADD and POLE, and LPILE or FAD Tools; working knowledge of Microsoft Office. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have - EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer license. - Experience with MicroStation, ProjectWise, Mathcad, AutoCAD, or construction management and support.

Benefits and work setup - Fully remote role; candidates across the United States will be considered, with preference for the greater Chicago area. - Periodic travel or work at a client office may be required. - Professional development support includes mentoring, project management training, and assistance with relevant certifications. Compensation and benefits are offered, but details are not specified here.