Senior Transmission Line Engineer - PLS-CADD

Ilocatum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

ESOP

Full benefits

Job summary

Ilocatum in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer and Engineering Manager to lead complex overhead transmission projects for utilities. You will mentor engineering teams and serve as technical lead, focusing on structural design and safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires PLS-CADD expertise, experience with 500kV+ projects, and a Civil or Structural Engineering degree. PE license is preferred; relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PLS-CADD experience required.
• Experience with 500kV+ projects preferred.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs.
• Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training.
• Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects.
• Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Job description:

Project Engineering Manager Overhead Transmission Line

Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager (Overhead Transmission)

A leading U.S. engineering firm is seeking a senior-level transmission line engineer to lead complex
overhead transmission projects for utility customers and mentor engineering teams.

This role is heavily focused on structural
design and offers strong compensation and long-term growth.

Technical Focus

• ~90% structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)
• Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures
• Lattice tower experience is a plus
• EPC and/or utility services experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs
• Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines
• Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training
• Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects
• Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts

Preferred Experience

• U.S. investor-owned utility transmission projects
• Strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, and foundation design
• Experience coordinating with procurement, permitting, land, and construction teams
• Proposal support and engineering cost estimating experience

Locations

Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL

(Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)

Compensation

• Up to $200,000 base salary
• Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our client is a major in the red-hot electric power transmission industry. With the growing demand for electricity from data centers, electric vehicles, etc., this company will be busy for a long time.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 130000

Salary Max : $ 200000

Currency Type : USD

Qualifications:

Requirements

• 812+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
• PLS-CADD experience required
• Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred
• Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
• PE license preferred