Hybrid Senior Transmission Line Engineer: 69kV–500kV Design

Sargent & Lundy; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Greenville, SC is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design high-voltage routes from 69kV to 500kV, perform cost analyses, and develop design criteria.

You will review line models with PLS-CADD, coordinate with vendors and clients, and prepare proposals while traveling to client sites as needed.

This hybrid role requires a BS in engineering, 7+ years of experience, and strong communication, with opportunities to advance within a leading transmission engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS degree from ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD to review line models.
• 7+ years on transmission line projects, including design, cost estimates, scheduling, and procurement specs.
• Knowledge of ROW, conductor sag/tension, drawings and construction documents.
• Familiarity with design standards (NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI 318).
• MS Office proficiency; strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 69kV to 500kV.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria; route and site studies.
• Conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify line components.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates; travel for site visits and meetings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Greenville, SC is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design high-voltage routes from 69kV to 500kV, perform cost analyses, and develop design criteria.

You will review line models with PLS-CADD, coordinate with vendors and clients, and prepare proposals while traveling to client sites as needed.

This hybrid role requires a BS in engineering, 7+ years of experience, and strong communication, with opportunities to advance within a leading transmission engineering firm.