Sr. Transmission Line Services Engineer

ATC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Employer-sponsored pension plan

401(k) match

HSA contribution

Life & disability insurance

Health care benefits

Generous time off plans

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

ATC in Wisconsin is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Services Engineer who combines transmission line expertise with a customer-service mindset to support engineering, construction and maintenance, ensuring safe, cost-effective, reliable assets for communities we serve.

You will lead standards efforts, advise on design and performance, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and drive continuous improvement to strengthen grid resilience and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering, design, standards development, asset management, or related utility engineering functions.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NERC, ASCE, and RUS guidance).
• Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Clear, structured communicator with collaborative teamwork and strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Drive standards excellence by leading creation and revision of transmission line design standards, drawings, specs and guides.
• Provide timely support for engineering, construction, and maintenance teams; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate vendors and pilots to introduce new technologies and long-term value.
• Identify process improvements across engineering, procurement, and construction to boost quality and efficiency.
• Guide stewardship, risk management, and lifecycle strategies to support long-term system reliability.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Standards development

Asset management

Communication

Problem solving

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

Bring your positive energy to ATC! We’re looking for a Sr. Transmission Line Services Engineer who pairs transmission line knowledge with a customer service mindset. In this role, you’ll lead standards efforts, translate technical information into practical applications, and provide dependable support for engineering, construction and maintenance—helping ensure our assets remain safe, cost effective, and reliable for the communities we serve.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive standards excellence. Lead the creation and revision of transmission line design standards, template drawings, specifications, guides, and technical aids; gather input, build consensus, and communicate updates that elevate consistency and clarity.
• Be a supporting resource. Provide timely support for engineering, construction, and maintenance teams; support problem solving and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
• Advance our asset performance. Evaluate vendors and factory qualifications, partner with Asset Management and Supply Chain, and support development of pilots that introduce new technologies and provide long term value.
• Champion continuous improvement. Identify process enhancements across engineering, procurement, and construction to boost quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Lead with stewardship and accountability. Take pride in the assets assigned to you by actively guiding standards, performance, condition assessment, risk management, and lifecycle strategies that support long‑term system reliability.

What you’ll bring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Licensure

Wisconsin and/or Michigan PE not required, but preferred.

Experience

5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering, design, standards development, asset management, or related utility engineering functions. Field, maintenance, or construction support experience is a plus.

Technical depth

Foundational knowledge in one or more areas of transmission line engineering, including foundations, transmission line structures, conductor systems, insulators, line hardware, grounding, clearances, or constructability and maintainability. Candidates are not expected to possess expertise in every discipline; however, demonstrated strength across multiple technical areas and the ability to grow into subject matter expert responsibilities supporting critical Transmission Line Services functions is highly valued.

Standards savvy

Familiarity with applicable industry standards and utility practices (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NERC, ASCE, and RUS guidance).

Consultant and vendor coordination

Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.

Professional strengths

Clear, structured communicator; collaborative team player; analytical, decisive, and field aware; follows through on commitments and keeps stakeholders informed.

Why ATC

Purpose-Driven Work

Every project you support helps deliver safe, reliable electricity across the region and enables the energy future.

A Safety-First Culture

Safety is our highest priority. We invest in our employees, contractors, and work practices so everyone returns home safely.

Meaningful Impact

You’ll play a key role in delivering critical transmission infrastructure that supports communities, businesses, and the economy.

Professional Growth

Work with experienced industry professionals, gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, and continue building your expertise in the utility industry.

Variety and Challenge

No two projects are exactly alike. You’ll work across transmission lines, substations, customer projects, system improvements, and emerging grid modernization initiatives.

Join Us

The targeted base pay for this position is $119,500 to $139,400 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more. *The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

• annual incentive bonus
• employer-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) match
• HSA contribution
• life & disability insurance
• health care benefits
• generous time off plans
• flexible work arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants have rights under employment laws. ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster | U.S. Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act Poster Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster | U.S. Department of Labor ERD-10861 Poster Honesty Testing poster WISCONSIN FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAW ATC is a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As owner and operator of more than 9,530 miles of transmission lines and 530 substations, we help meet the electric needs of more than 5 million people in our service area.