Remote Transmission Line Engineering Lead

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Donation matching

Volunteer opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

ICF Olson is seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and specialists in a fully remote role within the United States. You will guide performance, staffing, and QA/QC while delivering complex transmission projects to clients with a focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of transmission experience, PE licensure, and expert use of PLS-CADD, with a proven track record in business development and client relations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 12+ years of experience with an electric utility, EPC, or engineering consulting.
• 10+ years of transmission line engineering experience (design, analysis, modeling, or similar).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, project portfolios, resource planning, and financial performance.
• Project management experience with transmission projects ranging from 4kV-500kV, WBS, critical path, EV, SOV, milestone and change management methodologies.
• Proficiency in PLS‑CADD and transmission line engineering industry software tools & principles.
• Ability to travel for client presentations, field visits, industry conferences and project reviews (10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transmission line engineers, designers, and technical specialists, establishing performance expectations and career development.
• Manage department staffing, recruiting, workload forecasting, and resource allocation for project success.
• Oversee delivery of transmission line projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for complex projects, promoting best practices and innovation.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, QA/QC processes, and workflows to drive efficiency.
• Own department performance including utilization, backlog, staffing forecasts, revenue targets, and profitability.
• Partner with project managers and leaders to monitor performance, address risks and schedule/quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility clients, contractors, and industry partners for pursuits and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

PLS-CADD

Structural analysis tools

Job description

ICF Olson is seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and specialists in a fully remote role within the United States. You will guide performance, staffing, and QA/QC while delivering complex transmission projects to clients with a focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of transmission experience, PE licensure, and expert use of PLS-CADD, with a proven track record in business development and client relations.