Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer: 69kV–765kV Design & Analysis

Sargent & Lundy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design lines from 69kV to 765kV and perform related structures, foundation, and conductor studies. The role emphasizes cost estimation, specifications, and vendor review in a hybrid work environment.

The candidate should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree and relevant experience or a Master's degree, with proficiency in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• 1 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering or a Master's degree.
• Knowledge of practical engineering principles applied to transmission lines.
• Familiarity with producing technical plans, drawings, and models.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and procure transmission line materials.
• Specify transmission line components and model lines in PLS-CADD.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

ABET-accredited degree

Transmission line engineering

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design lines from 69kV to 765kV and perform related structures, foundation, and conductor studies. The role emphasizes cost estimation, specifications, and vendor review in a hybrid work environment.

The candidate should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree and relevant experience or a Master's degree, with proficiency in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE and strong communication skills.