Transmission Engineer

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Transmission Engineer to help design and deliver high-voltage transmission line projects. You will prepare technical deliverables, coordinate construction releases, and guide junior staff across multi-project efforts.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, a BS in Engineering, and proven experience in the Power Market sector. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for growth and stock-related incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• PE license.
• Power Market Sector project experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and design software (PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Strong communication and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all technical aspects and deliverables for transmission line design using PLS-CADD and foundation design software.
• Coordinate construction release packages including plans, profiles, load trees, and BOMs.
• Guide junior team members and coordinate quality reviews for EITs and Designers.
• Identify learning opportunities for EITs and Designers.
• Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Provide engineering input on project design issues and questions.
• Conduct engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications.
• Attend client meetings and lead design reviews.
• Develop project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Manage multiple tasks across projects with schedule and budget in mind.
• Conduct site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Power market experience

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Transmission Engineer

Job Description

Join a dedicated team of industry-recognized engineers and scientists leading the transformation of power systems. As a Transmission Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered to meet growing global energy demands. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. It's more than a job; it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation, and leave your mark on the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile or Caisson.
• Coordinate the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines, including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules, and bills of material.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members and coordinate quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and Designers.
• Identify and implement learning opportunities for EITs and Designers through methods such as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Provide engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conduct engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings and lead design reviews with clients.
• Provide input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects, keeping schedule and budget in mind.
• Perform site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
• Commitment to being an active participant in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Experience in foundation design using software like L-Pile or Caisson.
• Experience working with renewables developers and/or the interconnection of renewables is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to continue learning and growing.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with 2 or 3 days in the office and 2 or 3 days remote. The role is available in locations such as Phoenix, Tucson, and Albuquerque, NM. Join a large company that provides opportunities for growth, including bonuses and company stock.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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