Sr Transmission Line Engineer PE (Remote)

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr Transmission Line Engineer for a fully remote role supporting a large utility client. The position sits in the Transmission Line Engineering Department and involves leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with in-house and client engineers.

The role requires a PE, ABET-accredited degrees, and strong experience in 69–765 kV design, with PLS-CADD proficiency and project leadership. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• PE license required; master's degree counts toward experience.
• Experience leading transmission line design projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design transmission line projects; routing, foundations, specs, schedules.
• Prepare construction documents: plan/profile drawings, specs, BOMs.
• Develop design alternatives with cost estimates.
• Design 69–765 kV facilities and model with PLS-CADD.
• Attend bid/construction meetings; ensure safety and schedules.
• Lead and mentor engineers; coordinate with agencies and contractors.
• Act as project lead for transmission projects; train lower-level staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Team coordination

Communication

Education

ABET Bachelors (Civil or EE)

ABET Masters counted toward experience

Professional Engineer (PE) Required

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Sr Transmission Line Engineer (REMOTE)

This position falls within the Transmission Line Engineering Department of our organization. The successful engineer will complete projects that support our large utility customer, with minimal direction. The engineer will work with in-house and client engineers, and graphics technicians. The Lead Engineer will oversee a small department of Transmission Line Engineers and will also coordinate and conduct training to lower-level engineers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to Transmission Line Engineering such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
• Design new transmission line facilities with voltages ranging between 69 kV and 765 kV
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.
• Attend contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
• Function as an engineering project lead for transmission projects
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or external entities to complete transmission projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Identify and initiate corrective action when transmission line project objectives are not being met
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering
• Position will require occasional travel for site visits

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) Required

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• Dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.