Transmission Engineer

Metric Geo; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plan

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Descripción de la vacante

Metric Geo in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer IV to design and deliver complex high-voltage transmission projects. This senior role will lead engineering analyses, develop designs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

You will perform structural analysis of steel and concrete structures, assess foundations using geotechnical data, prepare calculations and drawings, and mentor junior engineers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of transmission line engineering or related experience.
• Active Professional Engineer license.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and AutoCAD.
• Experience with MS and geotechnical analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design overhead HV transmission lines including route selection and line configuration.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel and concrete structures.
• Complete foundation analyses using geotechnical data and boring logs.
• Prepare calculations, reports, specs, drawings and packages.
• Model structures with design software and validate clearances.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and project managers.

Conocimientos

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

M-FAD

LPILE

Geotechnical data

PE license

NESC/IEEE/ANSI

Structural analysis

Project management

Multidisciplinary teams

Technical documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

A growing power infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer IV to support the design and delivery of complex transmission projects.

This senior-level position will be responsible for the engineering, analysis and development of high-voltage transmission lines. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, project management and construction teams to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design overhead high-voltage transmission lines, including route selection, conductor sizing, structure selection and line configuration.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel and concrete transmission structures.
• Complete foundation analysis and design using geotechnical information and boring-log data.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings and construction packages.
• Use transmission line design software to model structures, assess clearances and validate designs.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, construction teams and other technical disciplines.
• Review existing transmission infrastructure and recommend improvements to reliability, safety and performance.
• Support project planning, design reviews, constructability assessments and technical issue resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NESC, IEEE, ANSI and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits and construction inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design personnel.
• Manage multiple engineering assignments while maintaining project schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Remain current with transmission engineering technologies, industry developments and best practices.
• Perform additional technical duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• At least 6 years of transmission line engineering or closely related experience.
• Active Professional Engineer licence.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and AutoCAD.
• Experience with engineering tools such as M-FAD, LPILE or similar structural and foundation-analysis software.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical reports and boring logs.
• Experience reviewing structure calculations and foundation designs.
• Strong understanding of transmission line engineering principles, design criteria and constructability.
• Working knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ANSI and other applicable industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience

• Overhead and underground line-design experience.
• Familiarity with PSS/E or comparable power-system analysis software.
• Knowledge of load-flow, short-circuit and stability studies.
• Project management and construction-coordination experience.
• Previous responsibility for mentoring or reviewing the work of junior engineers.

Safety

Safety is a core organizational value. All employees are expected to take personal responsibility for working safely, identifying potential hazards and supporting a zero-incident culture.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being and financial security, including:

• Multiple medical-plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Additional employee-support and wellness benefits

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected characteristic.