Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Pre‑Tax Commuter Account

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced transmission‐line engineer in Warrenville, IL. You will design lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range, perform cost analyses, set design criteria, and route siting decisions.

You will work with vendors and clients, reviewing right‑of‑way, sag/tension, and construction documents. You will lead a small project team, mentor staff, and interact with clients to develop proposals while ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

Qualifications

• Degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software to review transmission line models.
• 7+ years of experience in project‑team roles observing schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments (design, cost estimate development, schedule creation, specifications, procurement, construction liaison).
• Knowledge to verify/review right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, plan & profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Responsible for cost analyses, development of 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

PLS-CADD proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

CDEGS

Job description

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

Work Arrangement

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days remote.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Responsible for cost analyses, development of 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.

Additional Opportunities

• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Work with a diverse client base and interact with clients 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 to review transmission line models.
• 7+ years of experience in project‑team roles observing schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments (design, cost estimate development, schedule creation, specifications, procurement, construction liaison).
• Knowledge to verify/review right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, plan & profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Desired but Not Required

• Current or impending 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 in using 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, overseeing how teams automate calculations, summarize documents, generate design documentation, and guide AI use.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate tasks; reviewing outputs is valued but not required.
• Additional learning in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related fields is valued.

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 an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our 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.