Senior Transmission Line Engineer | Hybrid Collaboration

Mott MacDonald; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the United States is seeking a Project Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission Line Engineering practice in the North Division. This role is for an experienced engineer ready to tackle complex technical challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

You will apply standards (NESC, ASCE), lead design reviews, and contribute to proposals while mentoring younger engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 5-10 years of experience in transmission line engineering, with a strong track record of technical delivery.
• Proficiency in transmission line design tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, and LPILE.
• Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission line systems (69kV to 500kV), including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design.
• Apply industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, and utility-specific requirements to ensure compliance and quality.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical input to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with project managers, junior engineers, and other technical specialists to deliver successful outcomes.
• Contribute to proposal development and client engagement efforts as needed.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and technical development initiatives across the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Electrical Eng

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

SAG10

LPILE

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the United States is seeking a Project Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission Line Engineering practice in the North Division. This role is for an experienced engineer ready to tackle complex technical challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

You will apply standards (NESC, ASCE), lead design reviews, and contribute to proposals while mentoring younger engineers.