Senior Electrical Transmission Engineer — Grid Innovation Lead

The Osborn Engineering Company; Arkansas; On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Osborn Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Transmission Engineer with 10+ years of power transmission design experience for our Cleveland, OH office. The role reports to the Director of Power Engineering and focuses on high‑voltage transmission systems, grid reliability, and renewable integration.

The ideal candidate will lead design efforts, conduct studies, coordinate with utilities, and mentor junior staff while delivering projects on schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical power transmission design in consulting engineering.
• PE license required.
• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration.
• Knowledge of safety codes, utility standards and regulations (NESC, AXCE, IEEE).
• GIS mapping and data analysis familiarity.
• Experience in utility-scale projects.
• Experience analyzing tower structures (pole, lattice, guyed).
• Regulatory compliance and permitting processes knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate with technical leads and senior engineers on design.

Responsibilities

• Complete project scope per discipline under PM direction.
• Design and develop high-voltage transmission lines and related infrastructure.
• Conduct load flow and stability studies for reliability.
• Perform site inspections and feasibility studies for new projects.
• Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to plan and execute projects.
• Analyze electrical schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Integrate renewable energy into transmission networks.
• Develop maintenance and upgrade plans for aging infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot transmission performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Use software tools for simulation and modeling.
• Edit specifications to reflect project needs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for all electrical design elements.
• Prepare design deliverables (SD, DD, CD).
• Provide cost opinions for budgeting and change orders.
• Construction administration including RFIs and submittals review.
• Attend meetings with clients and authorities.

Skills

Power transmission design

SCADA systems

Renewable energy integration

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

Technical problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Easypower

Microstation

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

The Osborn Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Transmission Engineer with 10+ years of power transmission design experience for our Cleveland, OH office. The role reports to the Director of Power Engineering and focuses on high‑voltage transmission systems, grid reliability, and renewable integration.

The ideal candidate will lead design efforts, conduct studies, coordinate with utilities, and mentor junior staff while delivering projects on schedule in a fast-paced environment.