Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

The Haskell Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead design, analysis, and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects. You will serve as a technical expert in PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

With a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience, you will manage complex projects and support clients from conceptual development through construction, ensuring safe and reliable designs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering (69kV-500kV).
• Prior experience on EPC, design-build, or Owner's Engineer projects.
• Familiarity with cost estimating and construction specifications development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines.
• Develop PLS-CADD models and structure spotting.
• Provide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Foundation analysis tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-TOWER

Sag10

CDEGS

Job description

Overview

In this role, we are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV. This position plays a key technical role in delivering safe, cost-effective, and reliable transmission line designs while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

You will serve as a technical expert in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and transmission line structural and civil design, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle-from conceptual development through construction support.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Lead and perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines, including structure selection, routing, line modeling, and foundation engineering.
• Develop and review:
  • PLS-CADD models and structure spotting
  • Plan & profile drawings
  • Structure loading calculations (PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, FAD Tools)
  • Conductor sag/tension analysis
  • Foundation designs (drilled shaft, direct embed, micropile, grillage)
  • Lightning protection and grounding systems
  • Detailed bill of materials and construction packages
• Apply and ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, GO95, RUS, etc.).
• Interpret survey data, environmental constraints, and utility standards into constructible designs.
• Project & Client Support
• Work directly with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, and contractors throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Provide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases.
• Conduct site visits, walkdowns, and construction inspections; provide engineering solutions to resolve field issues.
• Support the development of cost estimates, schedules, and design packages for EPC and traditional design-bid-build projects.
• Assist with Owner's Engineer services including vendor review, design QA/QC, and field verification.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Serve as engineering lead or discipline lead on complex transmission projects.
• Provide mentoring and technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, design packages, and construction documents for quality assurance.
• Support proposal writing and scope development for transmission line opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).

To Thrive in This Role, You Will need:

• 8+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering (69kV-500kV).
• Proficiency in:
  • PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER
  • Foundation analysis tools such as MFAD, LPILE, or FAD Tools
  • Microsoft Office Suite and technical calculation tools (e.g., Mathcad)
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and applicable utility standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in transmission engineering.
• Prior experience on EPC, design-build, or Owner's Engineer projects.
• Familiarity with:
  • AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS
  • Sag10, CDEGS, or other power system modeling tools
  • Cost estimating and construction specifications development
• Experience interfacing with field crews, resolving construction challenges, and supporting emergency response (storm restoration, wildfire mitigation, etc.).
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate with protection, civil, and substation groups.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.