Staff Transmission Engineer - Transmission

SolveNow Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Brea, CA, is seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to lead engineering tasks and oversee transmission line design projects. The role involves preparing construction drawings, providing specifications, and mentoring junior staff. A bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering is required, along with a minimum of three years of experience in high voltage overhead transmission line design. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with opportunities for growth into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in overhead transmission line design.
• Professional certification or engineer licensure is preferred.
• Experience in 69 kV to 500 kV line design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering responsibilities for transmission line design.
• Prepare specifications for construction and hardware.
• Provide instruction to less experienced staff.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional certification (EIT or PE)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Job description

Staff Transmission Engineer – Transmission Solvenow Inc. • Brea, CA, United States

About the job Staff Transmission Engineer – Transmission

Description

You’ll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee‑ownership, a difference maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You’ll create amazing outcomes for clients and for yourself. If you are passionate about the work you do and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS‑CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag‑tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T‑Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers and be a primary interface between company engineers and clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program is required.
• A professional certification, EIT, and/or a professional engineer licensure is strongly desired.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities (completion of master’s degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills is required.
• Experience in 69 kV to 500 kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system‑based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, etc.) preferred.