Transmission Engineer III/IV

Toth And Associates; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Eight holidays

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Bonuses

Company-paid medical and dental

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

FSA/HSA options

Job summary

Toth & Associates, Inc. (TOTH) has an opening for a Transmission Engineer III/IV located in Kennewick, WA. The role involves designing high-voltage transmission lines, performing analyses, and delivering complete design packages across projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with project teams and clients, and help push engineering best practices while meeting schedules and budgets. This position requires strong communication and ABET-accredited training.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• EIT certification required.
• 3–6 years of transmission line design experience.
• Experience with PLS-CADD and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently design high-voltage transmission lines, poles and related structures.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering reports and material specs.
• Develop staking sheets, plan drawings and bills of materials.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Transmission design

Engineering calculations

Communication

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

BSCE/BSME/BSEE degree

EIT certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TRICITIES - Kennewick, WA 99301

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: 4-Year Degree

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering - Electrical

Toth & Associates, Inc. (TOTH) has an opening for a Transmission Engineer III/IV. As a Transmission Engineer III/IV, you will independently perform the design, analysis, and implementation of transmission line projects to ensure safe and reliable power delivery. You will apply advanced engineering principles to develop conceptual, preliminary, and final designs while coordinating with project teams, clients, and contractors.

In this role, you will take increasing ownership of project deliverables, provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, and contribute to project planning and execution. Working under the general direction of a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer, you will lead portions of projects, support quality initiatives, and help develop engineering best practices across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently design high-voltage transmission lines, poles, and related structures while performing structural, electrical, and line performance analyses.
• Utilize PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to develop detailed transmission line models and construction designs.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, construction packages, foundation recommendations, and material specifications.
• Develop and review staking sheets, plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, stringing charts, and bills of materials.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, NESC requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Serve as the engineer responsible for specific project tasks, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with survey, environmental, geotechnical, and construction personnel to support project execution.
• Perform quality control reviews of engineering drawings, calculations, and design packages.
• Provide engineering support during construction, respond to field questions, and assist with resolving technical issues.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, utilities, and project stakeholders to communicate design solutions and project progress.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Engineer I and II employees, supporting training and professional development efforts.
• Assist Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers in developing project scopes, schedules, proposals, and client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency, and technical standards within the transmission engineering group.

Qualifications Required

• BSCE, BSME, or BSEE from an ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• 3–6 years of progressive transmission line design experience.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing transmission design software, including PLS-CADD and related applications.
• Working knowledge of transmission engineering principles, structural analysis, NESC requirements, and utility design standards.
• Ability to independently perform engineering calculations and develop complete design packages.
• Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience designing medium and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
• Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NESC (ANSI C2) standards related to substation design.
• Experience in ground grid design using SES-CDEGS software.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid bonding leave and paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) w/company Safe Harbor, matching, and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Cell phone plan
• Company-paid medical and dental insurance with buy-up options
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life/AD&D insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Educational assistance

Company Overview

Toth and Associates, Inc. (TOTH) is a full-service consulting engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land services, GIS/mapping, utility rate services, and joint-use/make-ready support. Since our founding in 2003, we have grown to serve public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country.

At TOTH, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful work. Our team is built on professional expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to serving both our clients and one another well. We value people, encourage continued growth, and strive to provide a workplace where employees can build meaningful, rewarding careers.

TOTH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Visit www.tothassociates.com to learn more about our company.