Transmission Line Design Engineer

NES Fircroft; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Program

401(k) with Company Match

Affordable Healthcare Coverage

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks an Engineer to join a growing Transmission Line team. The role offers remote work supporting electric utility projects across Georgia and the Southeast, with emphasis on design through construction support. Strong PLS-CADD skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Candidates with Georgia PE license are preferred; Georgia residents favored. Experience with PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, and 69kV–500kV projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD.
• Knowledge of transmission line design principles, structure loading, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design of high-voltage transmission line projects.
• Develop transmission line layouts, profiles, structure spotting, and drawings using PLS-CADD and related software.
• Conduct line routing studies and engineering evaluations.
• Design lines per industry standards, NESC, and client specs.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and permitting teams.
• Review design calculations, material specs, and construction packages.
• Provide technical support during construction and field questions.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

PLS-CADD

Transmission line design

Remote collaboration

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

MFAD

Job description

Our client is seeking an Engineer to join their growing Transmission Line engineering team. This position offers the flexibility of working remotely while supporting electric utility and infrastructure projects throughout Georgia and the Southeast. The ideal candidate will have strong transmission line design experience, proficiency with PLS-CADD, and the ability to contribute to projects from conceptual design through construction support.

Candidates located in Georgia are preferred; however, the client is open to considering candidates located anywhere in the United States who currently hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Georgia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering and design of high-voltage transmission line projects.
• Develop transmission line layouts, profiles, structure spotting, and construction drawings using PLS-CADD and related software.
• Conduct line routing studies and engineering evaluations.
• Design transmission lines in accordance with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, NESC, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, permitting teams, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review design calculations, material specifications, and construction packages.
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to field-related engineering questions.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and quality control efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers as needed.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD.
• Knowledge of transmission line design principles, structure loading, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Georgia.
• Candidates residing in Georgia.
• Experience with PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, or similar industry software.
• Utility consulting or EPC project experience.
• Experience supporting transmission projects ranging from 69kV through 500kV.
• Profit Sharing Program
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Affordable Healthcare CoverageEmployee Premium: $25/month Dependent Premium: $25/month