Senior Structural Transmission Line Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Structural Transmission Line Engineer who will provide guidance on design standards and manage multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project adherence. The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and have extensive experience in utility-scale electrical transmission system design. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least 8 years of related experience. This role also involves collaboration with internal and external teams to facilitate project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Experience in utility-scale electrical transmission design.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on design standards and engineering codes.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams for project adherence.
• Ensures quality programs compliance and supports continuous improvement.
• Develops complex engineering deliverables and equipment/material recommendations.
• Manages data collection and engineering calculations, applying advanced techniques.
• Oversees multi-disciplinary teams, budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams on moderately complex projects.
• Identifies client interests and supports business development activities.

Skills

PLS-CADD proficiency

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Structural Transmission Line Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
• Offers technical guidance on projects and disciplines.
• Ensures compliance with quality programs and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepares complex engineering deliverables and develops recommendations for equipment and material selection.
• Manages data collection, engineering calculations, and applies advanced techniques to solve problems.
• Oversees or coordinates multi-disciplinary teams and ensures budget, schedule, and quality adherence.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams on moderately complex projects.
• Identifies client interests and communicates them to project teams, supporting business development efforts.
• Provides technical expertise and mentors teams across multiple projects.
• Manages engineering resources for small groups and supports resource management strategies.

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and advanced knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Experience in utility-scale electrical transmission system design and structural design of transmission steel structures.
• Ability to work on-site and interface with customers, demonstrating strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering with a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment checks, including background and drug screening.