Transmission Line Design Engineer

Great River Energy; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Energy in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Transmission Line Design Engineer to perform engineering, project management and technical support for transmission line design projects. Hybrid schedule eligible, application due August 19, 2026.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and 4+ years in transmission line design, with 7+ years preferred. Strong PLS-CADD/MFAD skills and FE/EIT certification are important. Base pay ranges $95k–$160k with a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; electrical or mechanical degrees may be considered if applicant has 4+ years of transmission line design experience.
• 4+ years of engineering or science-related experience in utility or related industry.
• 7+ years of transmission line design experience strongly preferred.
• Experience designing 69 kV and 115 kV transmission lines, including route selection, PUC permitting support, land rights coordination, and design package preparation.
• Experience designing 200+ kV transmission lines preferred but not required.
• Understanding of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code).
• Experience using PLS-CADD and MFAD.
• FE/EIT certification required; PE registration preferred.
• Understanding of transmission line construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and make engineering recommendations.
• Ability to work in a team and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering on transmission line design projects to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality, cost-efficient designs.
• Provide technical support to GRE engineers, Land Rights and Permitting, field technicians, operators, and others for safe operation of the transmission system.
• Lead and participate on cross-functional teams to update design standards and equipment specifications.
• Perform project management for small Transmission division projects ensuring financial, functional, and schedule requirements.
• Develop project design drawings and documentation.
• Ensure designs meet strength, loading, and clearance requirements economically.
• May participate in regional or national working groups to gain industry knowledge.

Skills

Transmission line design

Project management

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

NESC knowledge

Education

Civil engineering degree

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree considered with 4+ years transmission line design

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

Job description

Details

Transmission Line Design Engineer

Application due date: August 19, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

The Transmission Line Design Engineer is responsible for performing engineering, project management and technical support for transmission line design projects.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $95,000 - $160,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering on transmission line design projects to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality, cost-efficient, reliable designs.
• Provide technical support to other GRE engineers, the Land Rights and Permitting departments, field technicians, operators, and others to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the GRE transmission system.
• Lead and participate on cross-functional teams responsible to develop and update internal GRE design standards and equipment specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality designs.
• Perform project management for small Transmission division projects, as assigned, to ensure all financial, functional, and schedule requirements are met.
• Develop project design drawings and documentation.
• Ensure that transmission line designs meet all strength, loading, and clearance requirements in an economical manner.
• May p articipate in regional or national working groups as required to gain industry knowledge and help influence industry decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or advanced) in civil engineering. Electrical or mechanical engineering degrees may be considered, if applicant has at least 4+ years of transmission line design experience.
• 4+ years of experience in engineering or science-related position within the utility or a related industry required.
• 7+ years of transmission line design engineering experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and building transmission lines operating at 69 kV and 115 kV, including route selection, Public Utilities Commission (PUC) permitting support, land rights coordination, design, vendor approval, issue packages, construction support and as built documents highly preferred.
• Experience designing 200+ kV transmission lines preferred but not required.
• Understanding of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code).
• Extensive knowledge and experience using PLS-CADD and MFAD.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.)/E.I.T. certification required. Professional Engineer registration is preferred.
• Understanding of transmission line construction.
• Skill in utilizing and assessing technologies related to the utility industry.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and make recommendations related to engineering decisions.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing problem-solving skills to address primarily technical nature issues.

GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.