Senior Transmission Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to serve as technical lead for 138 kV and 345 kV projects in Dallas, TX. You will define scope, lead routing and siting, and provide engineering leadership through construction and commissioning, coordinating with EOR and field teams.

Applicants need 7+ years in transmission line engineering, ABET-accredited degree, and proficiency with PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE. PE license preferred; this is an on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or project execution within electric utilities or EPC firms.
• Demonstrated experience supporting design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments.
• Experience supporting development of project scope, schedule, and cost inputs for small- to mid-scale transmission projects, or serving as a project lead engineer.
• Familiarity with industry tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and applicable codes (e.g., NESC, ASCE, IEEE).
• Experience coordinating and managing external consultants, including Engineer of Record (EOR) and owner’s engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop project scope including routing, alignment, structures, and ROW assumptions.
• Lead routing, siting, and permitting coordination and evaluation of alternatives.
• Provide technical input for cost estimates and schedules.
• Coordinate with EOR to guide design and ensure alignment with scope and standards.
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards.
• Support development of structure design, line configurations, and foundation considerations.
• Align engineering deliverables with project schedule and communicate scope changes.
• Support construction through RFIs, issue resolution, and field coordination.
• Maintain visibility into engineering progress, risks, and constructability.
• Lead standards development and continuous improvement.
• Support WBS alignment, PR inputs, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PCM, Construction, and Environmental

Skills

Transmission engineering

EOR coordination

Project leadership

Code compliance

Education

ABET accredited degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Senior Transmission Line Engineer, where you will serve as the technical lead for transmission line projects, supporting execution of high-voltage infrastructure (138 kV & 345 kV). In this role, you will define project scope, lead routing and siting efforts, and provide engineering leadership to ensure projects are technically sound and executable. You will coordinate closely with the Engineer of Record (EOR), construction teams, and internal stakeholders to guide projects from concept through construction and commissioning. While you will not manage overall project cost and schedule, you will provide critical technical inputs and assumptions that support development of project estimates and timelines. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, ensuring alignment between scope, engineering, and field execution.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop project scope including routing, alignment, structures, and ROW assumptions
• Lead routing, siting, and permitting coordination and evaluation of alternatives
• Provide technical input for cost estimates and schedules
• Coordinate with EOR to guide design and ensure alignment with scope and standards
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards
• Support development of structure design, line configurations, and foundation considerations
• Align engineering deliverables with project schedule and communicate scope changes
• Support construction through RFIs, issue resolution, and field coordination
• Maintain visibility into engineering progress, risks, and constructability
• Lead standards development and continuous improvement
• Support WBS alignment, PR inputs, and vendor coordination
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PCM, Construction, and Environmental

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or project execution within electric utilities or EPC firms
• Demonstrated experience supporting design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments
• Experience supporting development of project scope, schedule, and cost inputs for small- to mid-scale transmission projects, or serving as a project lead engineer
• Familiarity with industry tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and applicable codes (e.g., NESC, ASCE, IEEE)
• Experience coordinating and managing external consultants, including Engineer of Record (EOR) and owner’s engineering teams
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating across engineering, construction, and support teams
• Experience working within utility environments, including coordination with environmental, permitting, operations, and stakeholder groups

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Familiarity with transmission line siting and regulatory processes
• Experience supporting right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, including coordination with landowners and stakeholders
• Experience working within ERCOT or similar utility markets
• Experience identifying and implementing cost and schedule optimization opportunities during design and execution
• Familiarity with vendor engagement and equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations
• Exposure to digital project delivery tools (ProjectWise, or similar platforms)

Skills

substation maintenance, transmission, substation, Nerc compliance, Construction management, Project management, troubleshooting, protection & control, ERCOT, reliability standards

Top Skills Details

substation maintenance,transmission,substation,Nerc compliance,Construction management,Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

A strong understanding of electric power systems, including high-voltage transmission and operational technologies and grid protocols within the ERCOT system. Proven leadership and management experience, including the ability to guide and develop teams. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, solve problems and adapt to changing technologies and situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. Familiarity with relevant regulations, operating protocols and industry standards. Skilled at providing leadership within a highly dynamic and nimble organization based on successful cross-functional teaming. Personally displays and encourages extreme ownership skills.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Highly Competitive benefits!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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