Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking an experienced transmission line design engineer to lead overhead and underground projects in the United States. You will guide feasibility studies, route selection, and site assessments while ensuring design integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with managers, stakeholders, and contractors, plus mentoring junior engineers to strengthen technical skills and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering; PE or PMP preferred.
• 15+ years of transmission line design experience.
• Experience leading a team highly preferred.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, route selection, and site assessments for new transmission line projects.
• Utilize GIS information to aid in design.
• Develop detailed engineering specifications, drawings, and calculations for transmission line components.
• Perform structural analysis using advanced software tools to ensure design integrity and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical skills and professional development.

Skills

PLS-CADD

Team leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Design analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Conduct feasibility studies, route selection, and site assessments for new transmission line projects
• Utilize GIS information to aid in design
• Develop detailed engineering specifications, drawings, and calculations for transmission line components
• Perform structural analysis using advanced software tools to ensure design integrity and reliability
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical skills and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Masters degree and further education is preferred
• PE and/or PMP certification highly preferred
• 15+ years of transmission line design experience
• experience using PLS-CADD
• Previous experience leading a team highly preferred
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$100,000 - $175,000 a year

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.