Senior Transmission Engineer – HV Overhead Design

Planet Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to lead overhead transmission line design across multiple utilities. Responsibilities include PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, and preparation of construction drawings and cost estimates.

The role offers direct-hire prospects and market-competitive compensation. The candidate will mentor junior staff, interface with clients, and potentially assume a leadership role on complex projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree and 3 years transmission engineering experience.
• FE exam completion or pursuing with 3 years transmission experience.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years transmission experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil/structural techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, quantitative problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Experience with 69kV–500kV line design and PLSTools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead overhead transmission line design projects including modeling, routing, and structural analysis.
• Prepare specs for HV OH T-Line construction and materials; develop design criteria and cost estimates.
• Provide instruction and guidance to junior staff; lead teams on projects as needed.
• Interface between Client Engineers and our clients during project execution.
• Perform quality reviews as a technical lead on projects.

Skills

ABET Civil Eng deg

FE exam candidacy

Master's Civil Eng

Transmission engineering exp

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

MS Office

69kV-500kV design

PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE

Attention to detail

EIT certification preferred

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Eng degree

ABET-accredited Civil Eng Tech with FE

Master's in Civil Eng

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Power Line software

Job description

Planet Group is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to lead overhead transmission line design across multiple utilities. Responsibilities include PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, and preparation of construction drawings and cost estimates.

The role offers direct-hire prospects and market-competitive compensation. The candidate will mentor junior staff, interface with clients, and potentially assume a leadership role on complex projects.