Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,019 - 152,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation package

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned transmission line engineer to design lines from 69kV to 500kV, assess costs, and develop criteria for routing and siting. The role includes coordinating with vendors and clients, plus occasional travel for site visits and meetings.

Qualifications include an ABET‑accredited engineering degree and 7+ years in design, with proficiency in PLS‑CADD and related tools, plus strong MS Office skills and communication abilities. A relocation package may be offered.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software to review transmission line models.
• 7+ years of experience in transmission line design, cost estimate development, scheduling, specification preparation, procurement, construction coordination, and liaison with construction teams.
• Knowledge to verify and review right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sag/tension calculations, plan and 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 applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses, develop design criteria, and manage routing and siting of transmission lines.
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Interact with client and project teams; travel occasionally for site visits and meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Skills

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Python

MATLAB

Automation leadership

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

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, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent on your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses, develop design criteria, and manage routing and siting of transmission lines.
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
• Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package may be offered depending on location.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software to review transmission line models.
• 7 or more years of experience in transmission line design, cost estimate development, scheduling, specification preparation, procurement, construction coordination, and liaison with construction teams.
• Knowledge to verify and review right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sag/tension calculations, plan and 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 applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to acquire one within one year.
• Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with scheduling.
• Proficiency with PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or 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, for example, automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation while ensuring results are verified.
• Supervise engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, reviewing automated outputs.
• Value additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

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.