Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission

SolveNow Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead design projects in overhead transmission. The role involves overseeing technical execution, guiding engineering staff, and ensuring compliance with industry codes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of transmission engineering experience. Strong knowledge of engineering software like AutoCAD and performance studies is required. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods and transmission design codes.
• Strong familiarity with relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line design from concept to engineering completion.
• Direct economic conductor selection and lead performance studies.
• Conduct quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

MathCAD

Job description

About the job Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission

The Senior Transmission Engineer plays a lead role in designing complex transmission line projects, overseeing technical execution, and guiding engineering staff. This position serves as a subject‑matter expert in transmission line design and sets best practices for major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line design from concept through final engineering, ensuring all project requirements such as EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage‑drop criteria are met.
• Develop specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment; prepare RFQs, analyze bids, and make purchasing recommendations.
• Direct economic conductor selection efforts and lead grounding and lightning performance studies.
• Perform or oversee electrical clearance calculations in accordance with NESC and other relevant codes; guide the interpretation and application of NERC, FERC, and regional standards.
• Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate closely with suppliers, clients, and cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies, including management of change orders.
• Apply advanced knowledge of transmission engineering concepts, codes, and industry practices.
• Provide innovative, non‑standard design solutions for complex challenges.
• Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data generated in various CAD platforms, ensuring all required corrections are completed.
• Oversee construction‑phase engineering tasks, including field coordination, issue resolution, calculations, inspections, and transmission system testing.
• Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, and calculations for both public‑ and private‑sector clients.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients or industry publications.
• Build and maintain strong client, contractor, and customer relationships while identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
• Participate in business development activities, including key pursuit identification, marketing support, and client‑facing presentations.
• Lead the creation of cost proposals and qualification packages, ensuring financial performance expectations are met.
• Present and manage project budgets, estimates, and performance updates.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the transmission engineering team; guide and support less‑experienced engineers.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and promote effective communication with all engineering disciplines.
• Maintain compliance with organizational and site‑specific safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Comply with all company standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related ABET‑accredited discipline, plus 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
• Master's degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods; strong familiarity with transmission design codes and relevant software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit/BIM, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, PLS, RISA‑3D, MathCAD, and related analysis tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading discipline design on large projects and delegating tasks effectively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and collaborative problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.