Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer: 69kV-765kV Design

Sargent & Lundy; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer to design lines from 69kV to 765kV, perform structural analysis of various pole types, and develop foundation designs. You will model lines in PLS-CADD, assess ROW needs, and review vendor submittals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes ABET-accredited engineering education, hands-on experience in line engineering, and strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Requires ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• 1+ years of transmission line engineering experience or a Master’s degree.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Strong MS Office skills and excellent written/verbal communication.
• Knowledge of design standards such as NESC, IEC, IEEE, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of poles, lattices, framed and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction analyses.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules; prepare procurement specifications.
• Specify transmission line components; model lines in PLS-CADD; determine ROW requirements.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

ABET degree

MS Office

Communication skills

Transmission line engineering

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

CDEGS

Microstation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer to design lines from 69kV to 765kV, perform structural analysis of various pole types, and develop foundation designs. You will model lines in PLS-CADD, assess ROW needs, and review vendor submittals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes ABET-accredited engineering education, hands-on experience in line engineering, and strong communication and MS Office skills.