Transmission Engineer | Fully Remote

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer for a fully remote role based out of Chicago, IL. You will lead transmission-line projects for a large utility client, oversee a small team, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with in-house and client teams.

The ideal candidate holds ABET-accredited BS (Civil or Electrical) with MS counts toward experience, has experience with 69–765 kV lines and PLS-CADD, and can travel occasionally for site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (ABET).
• Master's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design Transmission Line projects including route selection, materials, and construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents such as drawings, specifications and BOM.
• Develop design alternatives and cost estimates.
• Design transmission lines from 69 kV to 765 kV.
• Model designs using PLS-CADD.
• Attend meetings and ensure safety and compliance with plans and schedules.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to junior engineers.
• Lead transmission projects and coordinate work across teams.

Skills

Transmission Line Design

PLS-CADD

Project leadership

Regulatory coordination

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited M.S. in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Transmission Line Engineer (REMOTE)

This position falls within the Transmission Line Engineering Department of our organization. The successful engineer will complete projects that support our large utility customer, with minimal direction. The engineer will work with in-house and client engineers, and graphics technicians. The Lead Engineer will oversee a small department of Transmission Line Engineers and will also coordinate and conduct training to lower-level engineers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to Transmission Line Engineering such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management

• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material

• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates

• Design new transmission line facilities with voltages ranging between 69 kV and 765 kV

• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.

• Attend contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations

• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors

• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives

• Function as an engineering project lead for transmission projects

• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or external entities to complete transmission projects

• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees

• Identify and initiate corrective action when transmission line project objectives are not being met

• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects

• Promote engineering professionalism and standards

• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering

• Position will require occasional travel for site visits

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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)

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.