Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer (Remote)

Primoris Services Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Power Solutions seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead high‑voltage transmission design (69kV–500kV). Responsibilities include directing design packages, coordinating with engineers, and ensuring safety and code compliance. The role requires PE registration and extensive PLS‑CADD expertise.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, strong drafting guidance skills, and ability to manage multiple projects with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative team to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.

Skills

PE license

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS-Tower

Bachelor's degree

Transmission line design (69kV-500kV)

NESC standards

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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