Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Stellent IT LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellent IT LLC seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager to lead overhead transmission projects and mentor teams. Strong focus on structural design and client execution. Responsibilities include technical leadership, deliverable reviews, and coordinating with stakeholders across utility projects.

PE preferred; 8–12+ years of experience and PLS-CADD proficiency are required. Ideal candidates will manage budgets, schedules, and multi-project programs while advancing design

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
• PE license preferred
• Strong focus on structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)
• Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs
• Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines
• Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training
• Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects
• Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager (Overhead Transmission)

A leading U.S. engineering firm is seeking a senior-level transmission line engineer to lead complex overhead transmission projects and mentor engineering teams. This role is heavily focused on structural design and offers strong compensation and long-term growth.

Requirements

• 8 12+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
• PLS-CADD experience required
• Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
• PE license preferred

Technical Focus

• ~90% structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)
• Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures
• Lattice tower experience is a plus
• EPC and/or utility services experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs
• Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines
• Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training
• Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects
• Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts

Preferred Experience

• U.S. investor-owned utility transmission projects
• Strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, and foundation design
• Experience coordinating with procurement, permitting, land, and construction teams
• Proposal support and engineering cost estimating experience

Locations

Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL (Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)

Tualatin, OR, Irvine, CA , Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, Bloomington, MN, Ann Arbor, MI, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL. Open to professionals located near other BV offices too..