Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Fortiva; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous PTO

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Professional development resources

Résumé du poste

Fortiva, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization, seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Solutions team in Atlanta, GA. This role leads design for overhead and underground transmission lines and supports high-profile grid projects across the United States.

You will mentor engineers, manage projects, and interface with clients and regulators while ensuring compliance with U.S. codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for the Engineer III; 10+ years for Senior Engineer.
• Strong experience with PLS software suite and ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards; thermal upgrading and line condition assessments.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred.
• Experience leading design teams and interfacing with clients.

Responsabilités

• Lead detailed design and engineering of overhead transmission line projects (12 kV to 500 kV) and underground transmission line projects (12 kV to 230 kV) from conceptual design through construction.
• Prepare conceptual designs and detailed engineering packages for HV & MV poles, foundations, structural analysis, and material specifications.
• Act as a project engineer or project manager when required, source active RFPs, and develop proposals to help secure growing T&D projects.
• Help build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of T&D engineers while coordinating across civil/structural, substation, and protection disciplines.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and permitting agencies; conduct field reviews during construction.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Project management

Client interface

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Outils

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

ArcGIS

Structural analysis tools

Description du poste

We are currently representing a world-class, globally recognized engineering services and nuclear organization seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Transmission Line Engineer III to join their expanding Power Solutions business unit in Atlanta, GA.

This is a premier opportunity to play a pivotal leadership and technical role in high-profile Power Grid Utility (Underground & Overhead) and Substation Engineering projects across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Lead detailed design and engineering of overhead transmission line projects (12 kV to 500 kV) and underground transmission line projects (12 kV to 230 kV) from conceptual design through construction.
• Technical Leadership: Prepare conceptual designs and detailed engineering packages for HV & MV poles, foundations, structural analysis, and material specifications.
• Project Management & Business Development: Act as a project engineer or project manager when required, source active RFPs, and develop proposals to help secure growing T&D projects.
• Team Building & Mentoring: Help build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of T&D engineers while coordinating across civil/structural, substation, and protection disciplines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface directly with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and permitting agencies; conduct field reviews during construction.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for the Engineer III level; minimum 10 years for the Senior Engineer position.
• Software Proficiency: Strong technical proficiency using the PLS software suite (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER). Experience with ArcGIS and foundation/structural analysis tools is an asset.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep technical acuity in T&D engineering, familiarity with U.S. codes and standards, and experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments.
• Credentials: P.E. registration is strongly preferred.

Our client values safety, innovation, and collaboration, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture where every team member is empowered to grow.

• Competitive Compensation: Expected salary range of up to $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and background.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life, short- and long-term disability, and an employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work options, employee assistance program, and professional development resources.