Sr. Transmission Line Services Engineer

ATC; Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Professional growth

Meaningful impact

Variety & challenge

Job summary

ATC is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Services Engineer in Michigan to pair strong transmission line expertise with a customer service mindset.

You will lead standards efforts, translate technical information into practical applications, and support engineering, construction and maintenance to keep assets safe, cost effective, and reliable for the communities we serve. You’ll drive standards, provide timely support, evaluate vendors, advance asset performance, and champion continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required or equivalent experience.
• PE license in Wisconsin or Michigan is not required but preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering, design, standards development, asset management, or related utility engineering functions.
• Foundational knowledge across transmission line disciplines and ability to grow into SME responsibilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and utility practices (NESC, IEEE, NERC, ASCE, RUS).
• Experience collaborating with consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Clear, structured communicator who can work collaboratively and keep stakeholders informed.

Responsibilities

• Drive standards excellence by creating and revising transmission line design standards, templates, and guides.
• Provide timely support for engineering, construction, and maintenance teams and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate vendors and pilots for new technologies to enhance asset performance and long-term value.
• Identify process improvements across engineering, procurement, and construction to boost quality and efficiency.
• Guide standards, performance, and lifecycle strategies to support long-term system reliability.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Standards development

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Communication

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:

What you’ll do

• 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

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of 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.

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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 under 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.