Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 131,960 - 205,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to design high voltage transmission lines, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with specifications. This role includes a hybrid work schedule and offers competitive compensation ranging from $131,960 to $205,330 with a comprehensive benefits package including health plans and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of transmission design experience.
• Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, and the selection of equipment and materials.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information.

Skills

Transmission design experience

Proficiency with PLS-CADD

Knowledge of engineering standards

Client interaction on transmission lines

Education

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 or more years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Valued but not required skills and experience: PE license, PMP certification, Construction experience, Familiarity with ArcGIS.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Other

Compensation Range: $131,960.00 - $205,330.00

Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

City Minneapolis

State MN

Country United States

Area of Interest Transmission Line Engineering

Type Full Time - Regular

Job ID 2025-17741

Business Group Grid Group

Department Transmission Line Engineering