Lead Transmission Line Engineer (HV/EHV) – Hybrid

ESP Associates, Inc.; Patton Park (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide senior-level electrical transmission design leadership for HV/EHV overhead systems. The role combines hands-on technical work with team mentorship and client coordination.

You will oversee line routing, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and deliverables while ensuring safety, quality, and timely project completion. A PE license and extensive transmission experience are required.

Qualifications

• PE certification is required.
• 10+ years of transmission line engineering experience in electric utility.
• Extensive experience using PLS-CADD and interpreting design standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters.
• Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision.
• Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work.
• Motivate, coach and mentor team members.
• Manage projects, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Review and approve engineering design submittals.
• Develop lasting relationships with clients.
• Estimate projects and develop proposals.

Skills

PE Certification

10+ years transmission

PLS-CADD proficiency

NESC/IEEE/ASCE/ACI standards

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership & mentoring

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide senior-level electrical transmission design leadership for HV/EHV overhead systems. The role combines hands-on technical work with team mentorship and client coordination.

You will oversee line routing, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and deliverables while ensuring safety, quality, and timely project completion. A PE license and extensive transmission experience are required.