Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer – 69kV to 765kV

Sargent & Lundy; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer in the United States to design and analyze high‑voltage structures and conductors, covering 69kV–765kV lines. You’ll apply structural and foundation design methods, perform conductor studies, and review vendor submittals.

The role uses PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE and related tools, with responsibilities including cost estimation and drawings. The position offers hybrid work with three days in the office and two days remote, plus relocation support

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.
• 3 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering.
• Knowledge of basic transmission line engineering principles.
• Knowledge of design techniques for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 prepare specifications for procurement of materials and construction.
• Specify transmission line components.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine ROW requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop plan/profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MS Office

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

CDEGS

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

Microstation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer in the United States to design and analyze high‑voltage structures and conductors, covering 69kV–765kV lines. You’ll apply structural and foundation design methods, perform conductor studies, and review vendor submittals.

The role uses PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE and related tools, with responsibilities including cost estimation and drawings. The position offers hybrid work with three days in the office and two days remote, plus relocation support