Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tampa, FL is looking for an experienced transmission line designer. You'll be responsible for designing lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with specifications. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to work remotely two days a week. A BS degree in engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of transmission design experience.
• Expertise in developing conceptual designs and scopes of work.
• Experience on transmission lines from 69kV to 500kV.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines between 69kV and 765kV.
• Mentor junior design team members.
• Prepare and review technical reports and studies.

Skills

Transmission design

PLS-CADD software

Client interaction

Engineering standards knowledge

Education

BS degree from ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

Job description

Description

Responsibilities may include the following:

• 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.

• This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

• Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• 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

Awards & Recognition

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.

Additional Details

Location: City Tampa, State FL, Country United States

Area of Interest: Transmission Line Engineering

Type: Full Time - Regular

Job ID: 2025-18166

Business Group: Grid Group

Department: Transmission Line Engineering