Transmission & Distribution Line Design Engineer

Liberty; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K plan with 5% match

Annual bonus and merit increases

Life insurance and disability

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Liberty is seeking a Line Design Engineer to plan, design, and deliver transmission and distribution projects that ensure safe, reliable electric service for customers. The role blends office design work with field exposure, requiring collaboration with engineers, technicians, and contractors across the project lifecycle.

You will develop expertise in utility design, loadings, structures, and construction practices while contributing to a growing utility organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• EIT certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications.
• Must have valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Willing to travel up to 15% with some overnights.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and review transmission and distribution line projects to ensure timely completion within company standards and codes.
• Perform detailed analysis and design of structures and foundations using finite element techniques and industry software.
• Produce design drawings and documentation for projects, including sag/tension calculations and conductor sizing.
• Review structural drawings and coordinate work for engineers, drafters, and contractors.
• Resolve design, ROW, and material issues with internal and external customers.
• Manage and support construction project flow, field meetings, and scheduling.
• Promote change using strong written and verbal communication.
• Implement time- and cost-saving methods within the department.

Skills

Engineering design

Field collaboration

Project planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Valid driver's license

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CAD

PLS-POLE

CIASSON/FAD

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Why This Role?

Do you enjoy designing infrastructure that powers communities and seeing your work come to life in the field?

As a Line Design Engineer at Liberty, you'll help plan, design, and deliver transmission and distribution projects that support safe, reliable electric service for our customers. You'll work on everything from routing and structure design to construction support, collaborating with engineers, field personnel, contractors, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Rather than focusing on a single aspect of engineering, you'll gain exposure to design, analysis, construction, and problem-solving while helping shape the future of our electric grid.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design infrastructure that directly impacts the reliability of electric service
• Work on a variety of transmission and distribution projects
• Utilize industry-leading engineering and line design software
• Balance office engineering work with field experience
• Participate in projects from concept through construction
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and utility professionals
• Develop expertise in utility design, loadings, structures, and construction practices
• Build a long-term engineering career within a growing utility organization

Why Engineers Choose Liberty:

At Liberty, engineers are more than technical contributors. They are trusted partners who help solve complex challenges, improve reliability, and support the communities we serve.

Here you'll find:

• Interesting and meaningful utility projects
• Opportunities to work with experienced engineering teams
• Exposure to transmission and distribution systems
• Professional development and PE support
• A collaborative team environment where ideas are valued
• The ability to make a visible impact on projects and business outcomes

Why Joplin?

Joplin offers the opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career while enjoying a high quality of life and lower cost of living than many larger metropolitan areas.

Employees enjoy:

• Affordable housing and short commute times
• Access to outdoor recreation, trails, parks, and lakes
• A strong sense of community
• A family-friendly environment
• Convenient access to Springfield, Kansas City, Northwest Arkansas, and Tulsa
• The ability to grow your career without sacrificing work-life balance

If you're looking for the opportunity to work on impactful utility infrastructure projects while enjoying a more balanced lifestyle, Joplin offers the best of both worlds.

Junior level engineer:

With some guidance, will prepare models, perform route selection, assist with right-of-way acquisition, line and structure spotting and optimization. Prepare material and construction specifications, design criteria and construction drawings, procure materials, and support project through construction. Perform structure analysis and design of pole, framed, self-supporting and guyed structures and foundations. May also work as a teammate with an engineering technician.

Senior level engineer:

In addition to junior level engineer - Leads and directs work of others. Provides expert judgment and analysis. Leads in training entry level engineers. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.

Accountabilities:

• Plan, design, and review transmission and distribution line projects to ensure timely completion that is consistent with Company standards, NESC, and other applicable codes or regulatory requirements, is cost effective within budget guidelines.
• Perform detailed analysis and design of wood pole, steel pole, steel lattice, and other structures and foundations using Finite Element Analysis techniques as well as industry standard software.
• Responsible for producing design drawings for internal or external project from routine equipment replacement and installations to complete design of new facilities, and generate documentation for these transmission and distribution lines, preparing specifications, sag and tension calculations, electrical clearance calculations, conductor sizing and transmission line routing diagrams.
• Review and comment on internal and external structural steel drawings, foundation details and general layout drawings. Plan and coordinate work for engineering techs, drafting techs, and contractors.
• Solve problems regarding line design, right-of-way, and material with internal and external customers to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Manage and support construction project flow, including field meetings, resolving project construction conflicts, and resource scheduling.
• Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills to promote change within the company.
• Enhance the company by implementing time- and cost-saving methods of completing tasks within the department

Education and Experience:

Junior level engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications.
• Must have valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Willing to travel once trained, up to (15% with some overnights)

Senior level engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 5+ years of T&D utility experience.
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD, PLS-CAD, PLS-POLE, CIASSON/FAD
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for compiling technical reports.

What We Offer:

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.