Remote Senior Transmission Line Engineer - PLS-CADD Expert

GFT; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead and oversee transmission line project designs, serving as a subject matter expert. You will guide project discussions with clients and internal teams while contributing strategic input to leadership.

This role focuses on reliability, sustainability, and efficiency in energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a Civil/Electrical/Structural engineering degree, 4+ years in transmission line design, and deep knowledge of relevant codes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college.
• 4+ years of transmission line design experience.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and NEC requirements relevant to transmission line design.
• High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
• Experience in electrical utility consulting is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software.
• Develop design criteria documents and construction specifications.
• Prepare comprehensive construction packages with structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
• Estimate project costs, resources, labor, and materials with realistic deadlines.
• Write, modify, and review specifications per NESC, IEEE, NEC, and industry practices.
• Conduct feasibility and routing studies and EMF calculations for project planning.
• Oversee project implementation and verify foundations and equipment installations.
• Lead or assist with proposal preparation and business development.
• Travel to client sites for project definition and execution phases.
• Mentor and coach engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Structural Engineering

4+ years of transmission line design experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

STAAD

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead and oversee transmission line project designs, serving as a subject matter expert. You will guide project discussions with clients and internal teams while contributing strategic input to leadership.

This role focuses on reliability, sustainability, and efficiency in energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate has a Civil/Electrical/Structural engineering degree, 4+ years in transmission line design, and deep knowledge of relevant codes,