Senior T-Line Designer

Arup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

401(k) plan with 10% match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in New York is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Designer to lead the overhead transmission line design from planning through construction. You will develop routing studies, structure spotting, plan‑and‑profile drawings, and coordination with substation, civil, geotechnical and environmental teams.

Lead the design for 69 kV to 765 kV projects, review engineering deliverables, perform loading and clearance analyses, and ensure compliance with NESC and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or related field with 5+ years in overhead transmission line design.
• Experience delivering 69 kV to 765 kV projects with routing, plan-and-profile and foundation coordination.
• Familiar with NESC, IEEE C2, ASCE 7/10 and utility design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of overhead transmission lines from planning to construction.
• Prepare and review route evaluations, structure spotting, and construction packages.
• Coordinate with civil, environmental, and permitting teams to ensure project execution.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure quality across deliverables.
• Review and seal documents where permitted.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE/TOWER

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Designer to support the delivery of high‑voltage transmission projects across America. In this role, you will devolve the overhead transmission line designs, drawings from planning through construction, including routing studies, structure spotting, plan-and-profile drawings, transmission line structural drawings, pole vendor drawings, crossing drawings, permitting drawings, layout drawings, constructability reviews, and multidisciplinary coordination with substation, civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental teams.

Projects may include utility transmission expansions, renewable energy interconnections, grid modernization programs, and large‑scale data center developments.

The Opportunity

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of overhead transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 765 kV, including new lines, upgrades, rebuilds, relocations, and system reinforcements.
• Prepare and review transmission line engineering deliverables including route evaluations, plan and profile drawings, structure spotting, staking sheets, construction packages, and as-built documentation.
• Perform and oversee transmission line design activities including conductor selection, line rating studies, structure loading, sag and tension calculations, clearance analysis, and material selection.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, permitting, survey, and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop design criteria, engineering standards, and project-specific technical requirements in accordance with utility standards, NESC, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Review transmission line layouts, structure configurations, foundation concepts, conductor and shield wire arrangements, and right-of-way constraints to develop optimized engineering solutions.
• Support route selection studies and evaluate technical, environmental, permitting, construction, operational, and maintenance considerations.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with utilities, clients, contractors, surveyors, equipment manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead internal and external design coordination meetings, document key decisions, and track action items through completion.
• Ensure consistency and quality of transmission line design deliverables across all project phases.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and issuance of drawings, design reports, construction specifications, material lists, and procurement documentation.
• Identify and proactively resolve design conflicts, constructability concerns, right-of-way constraints, permitting challenges, and schedule risks.
• Monitor engineering progress, resource utilization, project budgets, and schedule milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support field investigations, site visits, constructability reviews, construction activities, and commissioning efforts as required.
• Provide technical support during construction, including responses to RFIs, design modifications, field change evaluations, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, utility standards, NESC, local regulations, and applicable engineering practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers, engineers, and drafting staff.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, with 5+ years of experience in overhead transmission line design, detailing and delivery for utility, renewable energy, industrial, or data center infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-voltage transmission line projects (69 kV to 500 kV+) drawing package, including routing, structure spotting, plan-and-profile development, foundation coordination, pole vendor drawings, pole loading drawings, permitting drawings, various layout drawings, foundation drawings, construction package preparation, and multidisciplinary coordination with substation, civil, structural, and geotechnical teams.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards and utility practices, including NESC (IEEE C2), ASCE 7, ASCE 10, IEEE transmission line standards, utility transmission design criteria, and construction and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE/TOWER, AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office. Professional certifications such as EIT, PE, PMP, or equivalent industry credentials are desirable. (Suggested qualification based on industry practice.)
• Ability and willingness to review, sign, and seal transmission line engineering documents where permitted by licensure and project requirements.
• Experience delivering transmission line projects through planning, routing, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with transmission line upgrades, rebuilds, reconductoring projects, line relocations, and brownfield utility environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, survey, permitting, and construction disciplines.
• Strong understanding of transmission line materials, structures, foundations, insulator systems, hardware assemblies, grounding, and shielding systems.
• Experience supporting construction activities, field investigations, site inspections, constructability reviews, and resolution of field engineering issues.
• Working knowledge of utility interconnection requirements, permitting constraints, right-of-way considerations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, survey data, geotechnical reports, and construction documentation.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, utilities, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

New York Hiring Range – Hiring Range

New York Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $125,000 – $150,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.