Transmission Engineer II: Grid Design & Reliability

KLJ; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock ownership program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

KLJ is seeking a transmission engineering professional to support due diligence, design, development, and construction of high voltage transmission projects. You will assist with data collection, design development, and documentation for projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure compliance and quality.

Role requires FE certification, 1–3 years’ experience, and familiarity with NESC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant post-education experience in transmission engineering.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed.
• Familiar with NESC, IEEE, RUS Bulletins and related codes.
• Willing to travel; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure responsibilities meet industry standards for design, safety, reliability, and functionality of transmission assets.
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for high voltage transmission projects.
• Perform basic professional transmission engineering work on grid/structure details.
• Provide technical engineering assistance on design requirements and substations.
• Support senior engineers with research and detail engineering from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including permitting and procurement.
• Conduct power flow and stability studies to meet WECC, NERC, and FERC requirements.
• Comply with safety guidelines and KLJ policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independence

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Design software (discipline-specific)

Job description

KLJ is seeking a transmission engineering professional to support due diligence, design, development, and construction of high voltage transmission projects. You will assist with data collection, design development, and documentation for projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure compliance and quality.

Role requires FE certification, 1–3 years’ experience, and familiarity with NESC/IEEE standards.