Senior Transmission Line Engineer — Remote Lead, Design & Analysis

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

401k matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support and advance our growing transmission engineering practice. You will provide senior‑level technical expertise, lead complex design and analysis work, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high‑quality deliverables across a wide range of transmission line projects for utility clients.

We are a team that re‑engineers how electric utilities solve their toughest challenges, combining innovation, technical rigor, and a client‑first

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 with electric utility, EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transmission line designs from conceptual through final design (EFM, conductor sizing, impedance, losses, voltage drop).
• Provide senior-level technical expertise ensuring accuracy and best practices.
• Perform studies such as conductor economics, lightning performance, grounding calculations, and clearance per NESC.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements including NERC and FERC.
• Prepare and review specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers on scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and construction support.
• Perform QA/QC for engineering deliverables and CAD outputs; resolve field issues.
• Conduct and lead field inspections, measurements, and installation reviews.
• Develop and present technical reports and support business development.

Skills

Senior transmission line engineering

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support and advance our growing transmission engineering practice. You will provide senior‑level technical expertise, lead complex design and analysis work, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high‑quality deliverables across a wide range of transmission line projects for utility clients.

We are a team that re‑engineers how electric utilities solve their toughest challenges, combining innovation, technical rigor, and a client‑first