Senior/Staff Transmission Engineer

ESPO Corporation; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Senior/Staff Transmission Engineer in Brea, CA or San Diego, CA. The role involves leading the design of high voltage overhead transmission lines, preparing construction drawings, and providing guidance to junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in overhead transmission line design. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are essential, along with familiarity with specialized software like PLS-CADD.

ESPO offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities.
• Strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee overhead transmission line design.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff members.

Skills

Project leadership

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

PLS-CADD

Power Line system programs

Job description

At our client, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee‑ownership – a difference maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You'll create amazing, for clients and for yourself. If you are passionate about the work you do and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!

Senior/Staff Transmission Engineer – Direct Hire – Brea, CA or San Diego, CA

Our California region is looking for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The successful candidate will:

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS‑CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag‑tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T‑Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between internal Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program is required.
• A professional certification, EIT, and/or a professional engineer licensure is strongly desired.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills is required.
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system‑based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, etc.) preferred.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401(k) after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.