Senior Transmission Engineer

Planet Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead design from concept to completion across multiple projects. You will handle conductor sizing, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analyses, ensuring alignment with project managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment specs, RFQs, bid summaries, and cost estimates. You will mentor engineers, perform QA/QC, and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and field teams to deliver high-quality transmission systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program with at least 7 years of transmission engineering experience.
• Master’s degree and 6 years of transmission experience.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission design from conceptual phase through design completion according to project needs.
• Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs and bid summaries.
• Lead conductor selection studies, grounding calculations, and impedance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, NERC and regional requirements and standards.
• Quality review of drawings and coordination with field personnel.

Skills

Transmission design codes

Communication skills

Team leadership

Quality reviews

Office software

Project execution

Education

ABET-accredited BE/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

FE exam plus 7 years transmission experience

ABET-accredited BE/Engineering Technology + 7 years

Master’s in Engineering + 6 years transmission exp

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Transmission Engineer
Location(s): Atlanta (GA), Chattanooga (TN), Charlotte (NC)
Contract length: Direct Hire
Pay: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.

Senior Transmission Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred OR
• Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
• Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

Senior Transmission Engineer Description

• Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop design.
• Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
• Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
• Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in developing the project schedule, scope, budget, staffing plan, and construction plan. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.