Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer – 69kV to 765kV Design

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

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer to apply expertise across 69kV–765kV projects, including conductor selection, structure design, foundations, and right of way planning. You will model lines in PLS-CADD, review vendor submittals, and prepare procurement specifications.

Hybrid work with three days in-office and two remote days, relocation assistance available depending on location, ABET-accredited degree required, and 3+ years’ experience in transmission line engineering.

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 engineering principles applicable to transmission lines.

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.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction analyses.
• Develop cost estimates and procurement specifications for transmission line materials.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD and determine right-of-way requirements.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Engineering internship or co-op experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MS Office

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer to apply expertise across 69kV–765kV projects, including conductor selection, structure design, foundations, and right of way planning. You will model lines in PLS-CADD, review vendor submittals, and prepare procurement specifications.

Hybrid work with three days in-office and two remote days, relocation assistance available depending on location, ABET-accredited degree required, and 3+ years’ experience in transmission line engineering.