Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,019 - 152,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre‑Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago seeks a senior transmission line engineer to design lines from 69 kV to 500 kV, perform cost analyses, and develop criteria, routing, and siting. You will lead a small project team and coordinate with vendors and clients while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires ABET‑accredited engineering credentials, extensive PLS‑CADD experience, and a track record of managing schedules and budgets on diverse transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software, able to review transmission line models.
• 7 or more years of experience on project teams, managing schedules and budgets on diverse transmission assignments including design, cost estimation, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with construction.
• Knowledge of right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plans and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience verifying and reviewing design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience preparing and supporting engineering calculation documentation.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria, routing, and siting of transmission lines.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Attention to detail

Knowledge of right-of-way requirements

Engineering calculation documentation

Familiarity with design codes andStand

Reviewing design techniques and tools

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS‑CADD

PLS‑TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria, routing, and siting of transmission lines.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.

Opportunities

• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Qualifications

• Degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software, able to review transmission line models.
• 7 or more years of experience on project teams, managing schedules and budgets on diverse transmission assignments including design, cost estimation, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with construction.
• Knowledge of right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plans and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience verifying and reviewing design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience preparing and supporting engineering calculation documentation.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Current or future Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with scheduling.
• Proficiency with PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.

AI & Automation Leadership

• Lead others from problem to solution by implementing data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, including automation of calculations, summarizing technical documents, generating design documentation, and guiding AI tool use while ensuring output verification.
• Manage engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) for automation tasks, reviewing automated outputs.
• Encourage additional learning such as certificates or minors in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to support oversight of AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Award‑Winning Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary (or hourly rate) and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting overall well‑being. Employees may also be eligible to participate in yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.