Lead Transmission Line Engineer: Shape the Grid & Projects

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to grow from foundational engineering to leading projects, under mentorship, managing full lifecycle from scoping to construction.

You'll be the primary stakeholder contact, blending technical design with project leadership, and coordinating with Right-of-Way, Environmental, Station Engineering, Telecom, and Construction teams. This role offers hands-on design work, site visits for construction, and a path to independent

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of transmission line engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Software: PLS Cadd (required), MFAD (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead project scoping phases and see projects through to closure.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and cross-functional teams (Right-of-Way, Environmental, Station Engineering, Telecom, and Construction).
• Conduct construction site visits to ensure design compliance (under senior mentorship).
• Design foundations utilizing MFAD software.
• Produce load sheets and detailed drawings for custom steel poles.
• Develop comprehensive material lists and IFC specification books.

Skills

Transmission Line Engineering

Project leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS Cadd

MFAD

Job description

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to grow from foundational engineering to leading projects, under mentorship, managing full lifecycle from scoping to construction.

You'll be the primary stakeholder contact, blending technical design with project leadership, and coordinating with Right-of-Way, Environmental, Station Engineering, Telecom, and Construction teams. This role offers hands-on design work, site visits for construction, and a path to independent