Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy

NextGenEnergyJobs; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell’s Power & Energy group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for transmission line projects, covering both overhead and underground systems. You will lead engineering studies, defend design decisions, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams with strong client interaction.

Applicants should have 6–10 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering, and PE preferred or EIT if not licensed. Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER is required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a consulting or owner’s-engineer setting.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering; PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL; familiarity with UGTL analysis and ampacity/thermal rating.
• Knowledge of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; UG cable systems knowledge.
• Strong writing and client-facing communication; able to lead technical meetings and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Underground transmission specialties and substation-related design experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line engineering studies for overhead and underground projects.
• Coordinate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to defend design decisions.
• Prepare and present technical findings in client meetings.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Client-facing communication

Lead technical meetings

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering

PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE/TOWER

CYMCAP

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy

Atwell’s Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale overhead and underground transmission, substation, and renewable interconnections nationwide.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.