Line Design Engineer SR

Lancesoft; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Forest Park, GA seeks a Line Design Engineer SR with 10+ years in high-voltage transmission line design. This onsite role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and expertise with HVTL design tools and standards.

You will guide design options, support cost estimates, and ensure quality across internal and contractor teams, delivering safe, code-compliant construction packages for complex projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) required.
• 10+ years in transmission line design experience.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering processes and design criteria to HVTL projects.
• Support estimates, develop design options, and prepare construction specs.
• Provide QA reviews for line design work and outsourced packages.
• Coordinate with internal teams for HVTL design, construction, and maintenance.

Skills

Transmission line design

Project management

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil)

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Line Design Engineer SR

Location: Forest Park, GA

Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension or Conversion)

Pay Range: $50-53.00/hr on W2

Shift hour: 1st Shift (100% Onsite)

Job Description

The Line Design Engineer SR position requires 10+ years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree or professional engineer license. Responsible for applying engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL). Supports estimate preparation, develops design options, and prepares construction specifications. Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors as they develop design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages for outsourced line design jobs. Job responsibilities include creating a safe work environment by putting safety first, understand the process used for HVTL planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance, understanding the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in HVTL design, construction, and maintenance, understanding transmission line design practices and work processes, using all software applications used in HVTL design, understanding NESC and client design standards, supporting design standard and criteria development for the system, supporting construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations and during emergency restoration of failed equipment, providing quality assurance reviews for PLS-CADD line models and job construction package, estimating material for transmission projects, transmitting construction packages and supporting specifications.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for supporting special project PMs who are responsible for managing high-priority, non-routine, or technically complex assignments. These projects will include accelerated, highly visible 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV projects. The position responsibilities include engineering expertise, project management, and innovation to improve processes and execute unique Transmission projects in full compliance with all relevant corporate policies and all environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.

Position Qualifications/Education

BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), Engineering Technology, or relevant technical degree. Significant experience in transmission line design is required. A Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Experience: Experience working in or in support of transmission line design is required. Thorough knowledge of transmission line design practices including the use of PLS CADD is required. Experience in managing and scheduling large complex engineering projects is strongly preferred.