Senior Transmission Line Engineer, Energy

Welty Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Welty Energy is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their Energy team. The ideal candidate will oversee technical reviews for high voltage transmission line projects and ensure client compliance. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, conducting design reviews, and interfacing with clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in civil or electrical engineering and 6-10+ years of relevant experience. The position allows remote work but requires some travel (15-20%). Welty Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience as a Transmission Line Engineer.
• PE license is advantageous.
• Comfortable with travel (15-20% travel).

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical review of high voltage transmission line designs.
• Perform analysis/modeling of wood, steel, and lattice structures.
• Lead the growth of the Welty Energy Transmission Line Engineering team.

Skills

Design engineering of high voltage transmission lines

Technical review process

Mentoring junior staff

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering

Tools

Analysis/modeling tools for structures

Job description

Welty Energy is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our Energy team!

Who is Welty Energy?

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV. Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

As a Senior Transmission Line Engineer, you will lead the technical review process for our client(s)’s transmission line projects ensuring compliance is met in line with client standards and expectations.

While this position can be remote, the hired team member will travel up to 15‑20% of the time.

Relocation and sponsorship is unfortunately not provided at this time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical review of high voltage transmission line designs (34kV – 500kV).
• Perform analysis/modeling of wood, steel, and lattice structures.
• Prepare construction plan documents as required per project.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of all work product.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals.
• Interface with client’s engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
• Perform site visits when necessary.
• Take a lead role in growing the Welty Energy Transmission Line Engineering team.
• Mentor and assist in the professional development of junior engineering staff.
• Provide technical assistance to the Welty Energy Project Management Team.
• Consult on internal projects when requested by the PM, Portfolio Manager, or Executive Vice President.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering at an ABET accredited university is preferred.
• 6‑10+ years of experience as a Transmission Line Engineer well versed in design engineering of high voltage transmission lines (34kV – 500kV).
• PE license advantageous.
• Comfortable with travel: 15‑20% travel (project specific).
• Adhere to Welty Core Values, OPTIC (Openness, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Centricity).
• Establish trust and healthy rapport with client and contract engineer firms.
• Collaborate with the Management Team to foster a productive and encouraging environment.
• Ability to travel to meetings and project locations (10‑20% as an average).

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at‑will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.

Please note, the actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as there may be other opportunities that suit your skills/criteria.