Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Remote

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

ICF Power Delivery Services in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead designs from conceptual engineering through final design, applying NESC, IEEE, and FAC-008 standards while ensuring accuracy and schedule adherence.

You will review specifications, data sheets, RFQs, and vendor drawings, collaborate with project managers on scope and budgets, perform QA/QC, conduct field inspections, and present technical reports to support projects for public

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of transmission line engineering experience (design, analysis, modeling, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience working with an electric utility, EPC, or engineering consulting firm
• 5+ years of experience working in PLS-CADD

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line designs from concept to final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, impedance, and voltage drop analysis.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise ensuring accuracy, best practices, and design solutions.
• Perform studies such as conductor economic evaluations, lightning performance, grounding, and clearance per NESC.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements including NERC, FERC, and regional standards.
• Prepare and review technical documents such as specs, data sheets, RFQs, and vendor drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers on scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and change orders.
• Conduct QA/QC for engineering deliverables, CAD outputs, and construction activities.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, and installation reviews for public and private clients.
• Develop and present technical reports and support business development with clients and contractors.

Skills

Transmission line design

Regulatory compliance

Electrical engineering

PLS-CADD

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Why you’ll love working here:

• Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

The Ideal Candidate

Highly motivated engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional services and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule
Demonstrates initiative, self-sufficiency, and the ability to work productively from a home office without direct supervision
Committed to continuous learning and process improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency
Embraces new responsibilities and eagerly acquires new skill sets as needed to support evolving project and industry demands.

What you will be doing:

Responsible for transmission line designs from conceptual engineering through final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis. Provides senior‑level technical expertise ensuring technical accuracy, best practices, and industry‑leading design solutions. Perform key engineering studies such as conductor economic evaluations, lightning performance, grounding calculations, and electrical clearance determinations per NESC and applicable standards. Interpret and apply regulatory requirements including NERC, FERC, and regional standards, and ensure compliance across project deliverables. Prepare and review technical documentation such as specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings, and purchase recommendations. Collaborate with project managers on scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, construction support, and change order management. Perform and review QA/QC for engineering deliverables, production drawings, CAD outputs, and construction administration activities, resolving design‑related field issues. Conduct and lead field inspections, measurements, calculations, and installation reviews for both public and private clients. Develop and present technical reports, support marketing and business development efforts, and build strong relationships with clients and contractors.

What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

• B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of transmission line engineering experience (design, analysis, modeling, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience working with an electric utility, EPC, or engineering consulting firm
• 5+ years of experience working in PLS‑CADD

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications):

• Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ANSI, FERC‑881, and FAC‑008 standards
• Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
• Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and services you represent

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $167,644.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Need help? We're here: [e-mail]

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