Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy

Atwell, LLC; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 100.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous Paid Time Off

401K match up to 4%

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Annual bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Descrizione del lavoro

Atwell, LLC in Houston, TX, is seeking a mid-level Transmission Line Engineer to take a technical lead on both overhead and underground line design for utility clients in a consulting/owner’s engineer setting.

You will own deliverables from feasibility through IFC, model lines with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER, and coordinate interfaces with substations, civil/geotech, permitting, and ROW. A PE is preferred; 6–10 years of relevant experience is expected.

Competenze

• 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in consulting/owner’s engineer settings.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering; PE preferred; EIT if not licensed.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER and UG analysis tools.
• Knowledge of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; UG cable systems.
• Strong writing and client-facing communication; ability to lead technical meetings.

Mansioni

• Own TL engineering deliverables from feasibility through IFC.
• Model overhead lines in PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for clearances and loading.
• Engineer underground transmission routing, duct layouts, and splicing plans.
• Apply NESC/ASCE/IEC methods and prepare sealed criteria and specs.
• Coordinate with substations, civil/geotech, env/permitting, and ROW.
• Support construction with RFIs, outages, and as-builts for OH/UG.

Conoscenze

6–10 years experience

PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER

Electrical or Civil/Structural Eng

NESC/ASCE knowledge

Client-facing communication

Leadership in technical meetings

PE preferred

EIT required if not licensed

Formazione

Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license preferred

EIT acceptable if not licensed

Strumenti

PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER

UG analysis tools (e.g., CYMCAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

Atwell’s Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale overhead and underground transmission, substation, and renewable interconnections nationwide. We’re hiring a Transmission Line Engineer (mid-level) to take a technical lead on both OH and UG line design in a consulting/owner’s-engineer environment with utility clients.

What you’ll do

• Own TL engineering deliverables from feasibility through IFC for overhead and underground: route selection, design criteria, calculations, structure/cable selections, and complete construction packages.
• Model & analyze overhead lines in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/TOWER for clearances, sag/tension, loading, galloping/ice/wind, ratings, and foundation reactions; generate staking sheets, plan/profile, and structure details.
• Engineer underground transmission: route & duct bank layouts, manhole/vault spacing, cable ampacity/thermal rating (e.g., IEC-based methods), sheath bonding/grounding, pulling/tension calculations, HDD/trench details, thermal backfill specs, and splicing plans.
• Apply standards (e.g., NESC, ASCE methods for OHTL; IEC-based ampacity/thermal methods and common utility standards for UGTL) and prepare sealed criteria, specs, and calc packages.
• Coordinate interfaces with substations (line terminals, dead-ends, GIS/air-insulated connections), civil/structural/geotech (e.g., L-PILE/foundations, vault pads), environmental/permitting, and real estate/ROW.
• Support construction with RFIs, vendor/shop drawing reviews, outage/work packages, energization support, site walks, and as-builts (OH and UG).

What you bring

• 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a consulting or owner’s-engineer setting, covering both overhead and underground (utility client experience is a strong plus).
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering (or related). PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL; familiarity with UGTL analysis and typical tools/workflows for ampacity/thermal rating, cable pulling, and duct-bank design (e.g., CYMCAP or equivalent a plus).
• Demonstrated application of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; working knowledge of UG cable systems (XLPE/HV cables, bonding/grounding, joints/terminations, vault/manhole design, HDD/trench details).
• Strong writing and client-facing communication; ability to lead technical meetings, defend design decisions, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination.

Nice to have

• Underground transmission specialties (thermal backfill characterization, sheath loss mitigation, link box layouts).
• Experience with line-terminal design inside substations, bus work, and equipment connections.
• Familiarity with environmental/permitting/ROW constraints and constructability reviews for both OH and UG.

Pay Range - $100,000 - $145,000 base + Bonus.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Pay Range : $100,000 USD - $145,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services