Senior Transmission Line Engineer – Remote/West Coast

NV5, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, PTO, 401(k)

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to lead overhead transmission projects in Northern California, including Walnut Creek and surrounding areas, with potential remote work.

You will serve as the client technical lead, expanding the engineering portfolio across California and possibly the West Coast. The role requires a PE license, extensive PLS software expertise (PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE) and QA/QC discipline, along with field data collection, cost estimation, and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in overhead transmission line projects with QA/QC.
• Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required.
• PLS-TOWER experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects.
• Increase the volume of overhead line work with existing clients.
• Assist in marketing and business development to grow regional client base.
• Prepare, review, and seal technical calculation reports and construction documents to NV5 requirements.
• Design and route overhead transmission lines using industry-standard tools.
• Support engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and documentation.
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for project success.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and proposals.
• Maintain organized records of decisions and communications.
• Structure analysis and foundation design; develop design criteria and specs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide QA/QC across multiple projects.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

QA/QC

Remote collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

P.E. registration

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MFAD

L-Pile

PLS-TOWER

Job description

NV5, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to lead overhead transmission projects in Northern California, including Walnut Creek and surrounding areas, with potential remote work.

You will serve as the client technical lead, expanding the engineering portfolio across California and possibly the West Coast. The role requires a PE license, extensive PLS software expertise (PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE) and QA/QC discipline, along with field data collection, cost estimation, and