Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer (Remote)

141 Primoris Power Solutions, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay

Pet Coverage

Legal Assistance Coverage

Award winning safety programs

Overtime opportunities

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Power Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead high-voltage transmission design up to 500 kV. The role focuses on line routing, structure selection, and comprehensive deliverables utilizing PLS software.

The engineer will guide drafting teams, ensure schedule adherence, and produce construction drawings, specifications, and verifications. A PE license and 7+ years of HV experience are required, with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• PE registration required.
• At least 7+ years’ experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower.
• Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and NESC requirements as well as NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS design standards.
• Fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering deliverables for electric transmission projects, including line routing and structure design.
• Coordinate with drafting/design team members to meet design schedules.
• Develop construction drawings, material selections, and loading packages for submittal to vendors.
• Provide direction and guidance to drafters and designers and lead project meetings.
• Prepare design criteria, reports, and verification calculations for PLS tools.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS-Tower

MFAD

LPILE

Job description

Job Overview

With over 70 years of operating experience, Primoris Power Delivery services include engineering and design, installation and maintenance, material and equipment procurement, repair of electrical transmission, distribution, substation, wireless communication, and storm restoration. Our experience ranges from small engineering and consulting projects to multi-million dollar turn-key distribution, substation, and transmission line programs. The Senior Transmission Engineer is responsible for transmission line engineering including detailed design for high voltage transmission projects through 500kv. Depending upon complexity of the project, the lead engineer may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric transmission projects – including line routing, structure selection & design, plan & profile drawings, hardware & conductor selection, equipment & construction specifications, and all associated calculations. Detailed knowledge of NESC code requirements and transmission & structure design software (PLSCADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, Sag10, AutoCad, etc) is required. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements. Other duties include developing technical specifications, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, ensuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineers. Responsible for handling multiple projects and providing a detailed design package that complies with applicable engineering design standards and all safety codes Lead a collaborative team to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates. Perform cost effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards. Generate design criteria, reports, design verifications, and clearance tables for Power Line Systems (PLS-CADD). Build and modify pole and tower models for PLS-CADD design. Develop construction assembly drawings, material selection, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors. Develop construction specification packages that include drawings, one lines, phasing, and standard installation specifications Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments. Attend and lead external and internal meetings to support processes. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• PE registration required.
• At least 7+ years’ experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower.
• Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and NESC requirements as well as NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS design standards.
• Fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Company Overview

Primoris Power Solutions simplifies complex power projects by assembling the perfect team and plan for your specific needs. Whether you need stand‑alone engineering, construction services, or a fully integrated solution, we've got you covered. We offer a full suite of project delivery methods, including Design‑Build (DB) and Engineer‑Procure‑Construct (EPC). Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends".
• Legal Assistance Coverage.
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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