Senior Overhead Transmission Line Design Lead

TSP talent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced engineer to lead overhead transmission line design within an Energy & Utilities team, owning projects from routing through construction support.

You will develop calculations, plans, and specifications with PLS-CADD and CAD, ensure NESC compliance, mentor junior engineers, and work with critical infrastructure clients to enable project success. This role combines technical leadership with client-facing responsibility.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in overhead transmission line design and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and CAD drafting/design.
• Working knowledge of NESC requirements and utility design criteria.
• Excellent collaboration and client-facing communication skills.
• Leadership ability to mentor and guide engineering team members.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery from conceptual routing through detailed design and construction support.
• Develop calculations, plans, and specifications for overhead line projects using PLS-CADD and CAD tools.
• Ensure designs comply with NESC and applicable utility standards.
• Provide engineering guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Interface with critical infrastructure clients to support requirements and project execution.
• Contribute to resilient, modern transmission solutions with real-world impact.

Skills

Overhead transmission line design

PLS-CADD

CAD drafting

NESC knowledge

Client-facing communication

Leadership/mentoring

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD

Job description

TSP talent in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced engineer to lead overhead transmission line design within an Energy & Utilities team, owning projects from routing through construction support.

You will develop calculations, plans, and specifications with PLS-CADD and CAD, ensure NESC compliance, mentor junior engineers, and work with critical infrastructure clients to enable project success. This role combines technical leadership with client-facing responsibility.