Engineering Supervisor - Transmission Engineering

Search Partner Group, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 94,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Partner Group, LLC is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in the Texas area to lead a team focused on transmission infrastructure projects. This role requires hands-on technical direction, review of engineering work, and delivering solutions across transmission line and substation/civil disciplines.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7+ years of engineering experience, strong leadership, project management, and excellent communication skills to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5-7+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in Transmission Line Engineering, Substation Physical Engineering, or Civil Engineering (grading/drainage).
• Ability to provide technical direction and contribute to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineers and professionals supporting transmission infrastructure projects.
• Provide hands-on engineering expertise and technical direction to the team.
• Oversee design, analysis, calculations, drawings, specifications, and recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects with budgets, schedules, and quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Supervisor - Transmission Engineering

Location: Texas City / League City, TX preferred; other Texas office locations may be considered

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Salary Range: $94,000-$161,000, depending on experience

Position Overview

A Texas electric transmission and distribution service provider is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to provide technical and people leadership for engineering activities supporting its transmission infrastructure. This is a technical engineering leadership position. Candidates must be experienced engineers who can provide hands-on technical direction, review engineering work, solve complex engineering challenges, and lead technical professionals. This is not solely a people-management role. The organization is seeking experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines, in priority order: Transmission Line Engineering, highest priority Substation Physical Engineering Civil Engineering, specifically grading and drainage The ideal candidate will bring strong Transmission Line Engineering experience combined with demonstrated leadership, project management, and team-development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineers and technical professionals supporting transmission infrastructure projects.
• Provide hands-on engineering expertise and technical direction to the team.
• Oversee engineering design, analysis, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Support projects involving transmission lines, substation physical infrastructure, and/or civil grading and drainage.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring technical requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, project management, scheduling, and contract management teams.
• Recommend improvements to engineering and construction standards, practices, and procedures.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical staff.
• Manage employee performance, development, training, and work assignments.
• Perform engineering work on major projects or multiple smaller projects as business needs require.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. 5-7+ years of relevant engineering experience. Direct engineering experience in one or more of the following: Transmission Line Engineering, strongly preferred Substation Physical Engineering Civil Engineering involving grading and drainage Must have substantive engineering experience, not solely experience supervising or managing engineers. Ability to provide technical direction, review engineering work, and contribute directly to engineering problem-solving and project execution. Demonstrated ability to lead technical professionals and manage engineering projects effectively. Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Significant Transmission Line Engineering experience within an electric utility, engineering consulting firm, or similar transmission environment.
• Experience with overhead transmission line design, structures, foundations, routing, clearances, construction support, or system modifications.
• Experience with high-voltage Substation Physical Engineering/design.
• Civil/site engineering experience involving grading, drainage, stormwater, foundations, or related infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary transmission or utility engineering projects.
• Knowledge of applicable electric utility engineering standards, industry codes, reliability requirements, and construction practices.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical leadership to engineers.

Additional Requirements

Certain responsibilities may be subject to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements, including applicable background screening, personnel risk assessment, identity verification, and cybersecurity training. Additional background screening may be required based on the responsibilities and location of the position.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring current or future employment sponsorship will not be considered.