Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior transmission design engineer for hybrid work with in-office days. The role focuses on designing high‑voltage transmission lines (69kV–500kV), coordinating client requirements, and mentoring staff.

You will deliver detailed calculations, drawings, and reports, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company processes. Ideal candidates bring ABET‑accredited engineering degrees, 12+ years of experience, and strong PLS‑CADD skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12+ years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience developing scopes of work, conceptual designs, design basis, equipment/material selection, and calculations/specifications.
• Experience with transmission lines 69kV–500kV and client interaction.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, ANSI standards.
• Experience reviewing design drawings produced by others.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train junior design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to meet specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies in line with Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work including calculations and models (PLS-CADD).
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.

Skills

12+ years transmission design

PLS-CADD proficiency

Client coordination

Scope of work development

Design basis determination

Hardware & equipment selection

NESC/IEC/IEEE/ANSI knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering BS

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior transmission design engineer for hybrid work with in-office days. The role focuses on designing high‑voltage transmission lines (69kV–500kV), coordinating client requirements, and mentoring staff.

You will deliver detailed calculations, drawings, and reports, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company processes. Ideal candidates bring ABET‑accredited engineering degrees, 12+ years of experience, and strong PLS‑CADD skills.