Senior T&D Engineer

Metric Geo; USA; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

401(k) retirement plan with companys'"

Paid time off and holidays

Career progression into senior roles

Exposure to major transmission infra

Collaborative engineering environment

Zusammenfassung

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead the design and engineering of high‑voltage transmission line projects across the United States. The role focuses on building and guiding a skilled team, delivering complex projects, and maintaining technical standards for client success.

You will oversee routing, structural analysis, foundation design, conductor selection, and compliance with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards while collaborating with project managers,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission line engineering and design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and familiarity with PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Experience delivering high-voltage transmission projects for utilities, EPC contractors, or engineering consulting firms.

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transmission line engineers and designers.
• Oversee engineering and design of 69kV–500kV+ overhead lines.
• Manage multiple projects within budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Provide technical oversight of routing, structural analysis, foundations, conductors, and clearances.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, IEEE and utility standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Power Delivery | Transmission & Distribution | Utilities

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the design and engineering of high-voltage transmission line projects across the United States.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of transmission line engineers and designers, overseeing project delivery, maintaining technical standards, and supporting the continued growth of the transmission engineering division.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transmission infrastructure projects while playing a key role in developing engineering teams and supporting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transmission line engineers, designers, and technical professionals.
• Oversee the engineering and design of overhead high-voltage transmission lines, typically ranging from 69kV to 500kV and above.
• Manage multiple transmission line engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of transmission line routing, structural analysis, foundation design, conductor selection, and clearance requirements.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and utility-specific engineering standards.
• Oversee the use of engineering software, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER.
• Collaborate with project managers, utility clients, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines.
• Support business development activities, including client meetings, proposals, project estimates, and technical presentations.
• Assist with resource planning, workload management, recruitment, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project efficiency, and overall team performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission line engineering and design.
• Previous experience leading or managing transmission line engineering teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead transmission line design and engineering principles.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and familiarity with PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Experience delivering high-voltage transmission projects for utilities, EPC contractors, or engineering consulting firms.
• Strong understanding of NESC, ASCE, and applicable industry design standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, engineering resources, and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting proposals, business development, and client relationship management is advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on transmission projects ranging from 115kV to 500kV+.
• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working with major US investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or transmission developers.
• Strong background in transmission line structural design, reconductoring, line uprating, and greenfield transmission projects.
• Experience developing junior engineers and supporting succession planning.
• Familiarity with engineering project financials, budgets, and resource forecasting.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression into senior engineering and operational leadership.
• Exposure to major transmission infrastructure projects across the United States.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transmission line engineering professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.

The role offers a combination of technical oversight, people management, client engagement, and strategic involvement in the continued development of a growing transmission engineering team.