T&D Design Engineer – High Voltage (up to 500kV)

Cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco in Pineville, LA is seeking an Engineer II – T&D Design to design high voltage facilities through 500kV, lead technical deliverables, and support large capital projects. You will apply engineering knowledge to solve complex design challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-approved) or FE eligibility and a minimum of 3+ years of related experience, with strong communication and safety focus.

Qualifications

• ABET-approved engineering degree or FE eligibility.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas coherently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical/design delivery for high voltage facilities up to 500kV.
• Lead design activities for transmission and distribution projects with moderate supervision.
• Serve as a technical resource and review drawings when design work is outsourced.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and budget while ensuring safety and reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET approved) or FE eligible

Tools

FE preferred

Job description

Cleco in Pineville, LA is seeking an Engineer II – T&D Design to design high voltage facilities through 500kV, lead technical deliverables, and support large capital projects. You will apply engineering knowledge to solve complex design challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-approved) or FE eligibility and a minimum of 3+ years of related experience, with strong communication and safety focus.