Senior Electrical Engineer: Transmission Line & Substation

NextGenEnergyJobs; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell’s Power & Energy group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for transmission line projects, covering both overhead and underground systems. You will lead engineering studies, defend design decisions, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams with strong client interaction.

Applicants should have 6–10 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering, and PE preferred or EIT if not licensed. Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER is required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a consulting or owner’s-engineer setting.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering; PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL; familiarity with UGTL analysis and ampacity/thermal rating.
• Knowledge of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; UG cable systems knowledge.
• Strong writing and client-facing communication; able to lead technical meetings and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Underground transmission specialties and substation-related design experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line engineering studies for overhead and underground projects.
• Coordinate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to defend design decisions.
• Prepare and present technical findings in client meetings.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Client-facing communication

Lead technical meetings

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering

PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE/TOWER

CYMCAP

Job description

Atwell’s Power & Energy group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for transmission line projects, covering both overhead and underground systems. You will lead engineering studies, defend design decisions, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams with strong client interaction.

Applicants should have 6–10 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in electrical or civil/structural engineering, and PE preferred or EIT if not licensed. Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER is required.