Senior Director of Transmission Line Design

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with match

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Director of Transmission Line Design to lead and grow our engineering practice. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, set technical standards, and ensure delivery of complex transmission line projects for utilities and energy clients.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise in transmission line design, and a proven track record of guiding engineering organizations through growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in transmission line design, including structural design, line routing, and construction support.
• 5 years in a leadership role, managing engineering teams, design departments, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling engineering teams in a consulting, utility, or EPC environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain top transmission line design talent; build a scalable team structure to support growth.
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers at all levels for technical growth and career development.
• Establish performance standards, workload management processes, and staffing plans aligned with project pipeline.
• Cultivate a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service.
• Partner with HR and leadership on hiring strategy, succession planning, and organizational development.

Skills

Transmission line design

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

EPE is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Transmission Line Design to lead and grow our transmission line engineering practice. This is a senior leadership position responsible for building a high-performing design team, establishing technical excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality transmission line projects for our utility and energy clients. The ideal candidate combines deep technical mastery of transmission line design with proven experience building, mentoring, and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Recruit, develop, and retain top transmission line design talent; build a scalable team structure to support organizational growth
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers at all levels, fostering technical growth and career development
• Establish performance standards, workload management processes, and staffing plans aligned with project pipeline and business objectives
• Cultivate a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service
• Partner with HR and leadership on hiring strategy, succession planning, and organizational development

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission line design, including structural design, line routing, and construction support
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, managing engineering teams, design departments, or multidisciplinary project teams
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling engineering teams in a consulting, utility, or EPC environment
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or related field) required; advanced degree a plus

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in transmission structure design (steel, wood, concrete, and lattice structures) across voltage classes
• Strong command of NESC, ASCE 74/10, OSHA, IEEE, and relevant state/regional design codes and standards
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of foundation design, geotechnical considerations, and structural loading analysis
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements as they relate to transmission design scope
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Leadership & Business Skills

• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent in a competitive market
• Strong people-management skills, including performance management, conflict resolution, and team development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for clients, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing departmental budgets, resource allocation, and utilization targets
• Business development acumen, including proposal support and client relationship management
• Demonstrated commitment to quality culture and continuous improvement

Other Qualifications

• Familiarity with emerging transmission technologies and grid modernization initiatives\
• Must be located in the United States
• Willingness to travel 15% of the time

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position

Location: This position will be remote Texas, US

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (15% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster