Lead Transmission Line Engineer – Hybrid/Remote

Wadetrim; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Employee Resource Groups

Mentoring program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure across our Mid-West/North East offices. The ideal candidate will lead overhead and underground transmission design, bring 10+ years of experience, and hold a Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

You will work with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, PLS CADD, LPILE, and MFAD, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of transmission system design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, PLS CADD, LPILE and MFAD.
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills.
• Field experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of overhead and underground transmission systems (69kV–765kV).
• Prepare engineering drawings and design packages (plan/profile, one-lines, structure loading, foundations).
• Perform engineering calculations/studies including foundational, guying, and system analysis; conductor sizing and sag/tension analysis.
• Structural loading and clearance compliance.
• Develop specifications, standards, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and permitting teams.
• Support route selection, right-of-way coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations.

Skills

Transmission design

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil3D

PLS CADD

LPILE

MFAD

Job description

Wade Trim is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure across our Mid-West/North East offices. The ideal candidate will lead overhead and underground transmission design, bring 10+ years of experience, and hold a Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

You will work with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, PLS CADD, LPILE, and MFAD, and collaborate across disciplines.