Lead Transmission Line Engineer (69kV–500kV)

Sargent & Lundy

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 153,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
401(k)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Work Arrangements
Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced transmission line engineer to design and review high-voltage transmission projects. You will conduct cost analyses, establish design criteria, and coordinate with vendors, clients, and project teams to deliver secure, compliant engineering solutions.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, extensive PLS-CADD experience, and 7+ years of relevant project exposure. Occasional travel and leadership responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

  • Requires ABET-accredited engineering degree.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD for reviewing transmission line models.
  • 7+ years of project-team experience in design, cost estimates, scheduling, procurement specs, and coordination with construction.

Responsibilities

  • Design transmission lines in 69kV–500kV range and develop design criteria.
  • Perform cost analyses, routing and siting for transmission lines.
  • Specify components, conductors, shielding and grounding; review right of way requirements.

Skills

ABET-accredited degree knowledge
PLS-CADD
MS Office
Project coordination
Communication skills
Budget/schedule adherence

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD
AutoCAD
MicroStation
ArcGIS
SAG10
LPILE
MFAD
CDEGS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced transmission line engineer to design and review high-voltage transmission projects. You will conduct cost analyses, establish design criteria, and coordinate with vendors, clients, and project teams to deliver secure, compliant engineering solutions.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, extensive PLS-CADD experience, and 7+ years of relevant project exposure. Occasional travel and leadership responsibilities are included.

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