Hybrid Transmission Line Design Engineer - 69/115 kV Projects

Great River Energy; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Energy in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Transmission Line Design Engineer to perform engineering, project management and technical support for transmission line design projects. Hybrid schedule eligible, application due August 19, 2026.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and 4+ years in transmission line design, with 7+ years preferred. Strong PLS-CADD/MFAD skills and FE/EIT certification are important. Base pay ranges $95k–$160k with a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; electrical or mechanical degrees may be considered if applicant has 4+ years of transmission line design experience.
• 4+ years of engineering or science-related experience in utility or related industry.
• 7+ years of transmission line design experience strongly preferred.
• Experience designing 69 kV and 115 kV transmission lines, including route selection, PUC permitting support, land rights coordination, and design package preparation.
• Experience designing 200+ kV transmission lines preferred but not required.
• Understanding of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code).
• Experience using PLS-CADD and MFAD.
• FE/EIT certification required; PE registration preferred.
• Understanding of transmission line construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and make engineering recommendations.
• Ability to work in a team and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering on transmission line design projects to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality, cost-efficient designs.
• Provide technical support to GRE engineers, Land Rights and Permitting, field technicians, operators, and others for safe operation of the transmission system.
• Lead and participate on cross-functional teams to update design standards and equipment specifications.
• Perform project management for small Transmission division projects ensuring financial, functional, and schedule requirements.
• Develop project design drawings and documentation.
• Ensure designs meet strength, loading, and clearance requirements economically.
• May participate in regional or national working groups to gain industry knowledge.

Skills

Transmission line design

Project management

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

NESC knowledge

Education

Civil engineering degree

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree considered with 4+ years transmission line design

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

Job description

Great River Energy in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Transmission Line Design Engineer to perform engineering, project management and technical support for transmission line design projects. Hybrid schedule eligible, application due August 19, 2026.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and 4+ years in transmission line design, with 7+ years preferred. Strong PLS-CADD/MFAD skills and FE/EIT certification are important. Base pay ranges $95k–$160k with a comprehensive Total Rewards package.