OE Transmission Line Engineers

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gannett Fleming, Inc. is looking for an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join their Power Business Group, with potential hybrid or remote work depending on the candidate's location. The role includes mentoring junior engineers, reviewing client submittals, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, extensive experience in transmission line design, and strong technical writing skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transmission line design.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project team meetings with clients and contractors.
• Review construction packages and specifications for compliance.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.

Skills

Transmission line design

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Knowledge of NESC and IEEE standards

Proficiency in PLS-CADD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

STAAD

Job description

GFT is seeking an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group. If you are in Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC, St. Louis, MO, Marlton, NJ, Roanoke, VA, or Monroeville, PA this position would be hybrid; for the right candidate it will also be a remote position.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in project team meetings with clients, other consultants, and contractors.
• Review client submittals to ensure constructability and compliance with client standards and procedures.
• Review transmission line segments using PLS‑CADD or other structural design software.
• Review design criteria documents and construction specifications.
• Review comprehensive construction packages, including structure loading drawings, structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
• Review project schedules and ensure that materials and long lead times are ordered in time for construction.
• Review specifications in compliance with NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring proper verification of foundations, structures, and equipment installation.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of experience in transmission line design.
• In-depth knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards related to transmission line design.
• High proficiency in PLS‑CADD.
• Knowledge and understanding of FAD Tools.
• Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RISA‑3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design.
• Functional understanding of AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, ASCE 10, and ASCE 48.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000 – $145,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Remote work environment; generally, no travel required.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles, City of San Francisco, and the State of California will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, respectively.

GFT requires a successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.