Senior Transmission Line Engineer: Remote Design Lead

ICF; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Job summary

ICF seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to advance our transmission engineering practice. You will lead design and analysis, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables across utility projects.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, regulatory interpretation, and collaboration with project teams from a home office. The position is fully remote with a national scope, offering a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from conceptual to final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise ensuring accuracy and best practices.
• Perform studies such as conductor economics, lightning performance, grounding calculations, and clearance determinations per NESC and standards.
• Interpret regulatory requirements including NERC, FERC, and regional standards for project deliverables.
• Prepare and review specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings, and purchase recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers on scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, construction support, and change orders.
• Perform QA/QC for engineering deliverables and CAD outputs; resolve field issues.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, calculations, and installation reviews for public/private clients.
• Develop and present technical reports and support business development with clients.

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

ICF seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to advance our transmission engineering practice. You will lead design and analysis, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables across utility projects.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, regulatory interpretation, and collaboration with project teams from a home office. The position is fully remote with a national scope, offering a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development