Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Rise Technical; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Progression to Director) for a remote US-based position. Salary ranges from $200,000 to $240,000 plus Bonus, Long-Term Incentive Plan, 401(k) and healthcare with remote flexibility.

The role focuses on leading design from development through construction of major HV transmission and HVDC projects, managing consultants, budgets, and schedules, and engaging in permitting and stakeholder coordination with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Strong transmission engineering experience with PLS-CADD.
• Experience leading external engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities across major HV transmission and HVDC projects, from development through construction.
• Manage external engineering consultants, technical deliverables, budgets and project schedules.
• Support site and route assessments, due diligence, permitting and stakeholder coordination, with up to 25% travel.
• Work alongside industry leaders with significant autonomy and influence on project delivery.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Team leadership

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer - (Progression to Director)

$200,000–$240,000 + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive Plan + 401(k) + Healthcare + Remote Flexibility

Remote from the US

Are you a Senior Transmission Line Engineer looking to work on major HVDC projects, take ownership of complex engineering programmes and play a key role in the future of America's energy infrastructure?

On offer is remote flexibility and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced industry leaders on major transmission projects.

You’ll join an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking team where you’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, lead engineering activities and directly influence project outcomes.

You’ll lead transmission line design from early-stage development through detailed design and construction, managing external engineering consultants and overseeing scope, budgets and schedules. You’ll also support route assessments, technical due diligence, permitting and stakeholder engagement.

This role would suit a Senior Transmission Line Engineer looking for technical ownership, significant earning potential and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the US energy network.

The Role

• Lead design activities across major high-voltage transmission and HVDC projects, from development through construction.
• Manage external engineering consultants, technical deliverables, budgets and project schedules.
• Support site and route assessments, due diligence, permitting and stakeholder coordination, with up to 25% travel.
• Work alongside experienced industry leaders with significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence project delivery.

The Candidate

• Strong transmission engineering experience with PLS-CADD and experience leading external engineering teams.