Remote Transmission Line Engineer for Power Infrastructure

GFT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group. The role is based across several US locations with hybrid or remote options for the right candidate, and focuses on transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.

You will work with clients and consultants, review submittals, ensure compliance with NESC/IEEE, coordinate feasibility studies, mentor junior staff, and help manage schedules and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college.
• At least 4 years of transmission line design experience.
• Proficient with NESC, IEEE, NEC and related standards.
• High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
• Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting preferred.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project team meetings with clients, other consultants, and contractors.
• Review client submittals, design criteria documents, and construction specifications for constructability and compliance.
• Review construction packages—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‑time items are ordered on time for construction.
• Verify 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.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

NESC/IEEE knowledge

Transmission line design experience

Education

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

Tools

PLS-CADD

FAD Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD

Job description

GFT is seeking an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group. The role is based across several US locations with hybrid or remote options for the right candidate, and focuses on transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.

You will work with clients and consultants, review submittals, ensure compliance with NESC/IEEE, coordinate feasibility studies, mentor junior staff, and help manage schedules and procurement.