Transmission Line Electrical Engineer

RG&T Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RG&T Solutions in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead high-voltage transmission design and analysis for critical infrastructure projects.

You will develop drawings, specifications, perform modeling, and guide junior engineers while coordinating with civil, structural, and protection teams. This role requires strong technical leadership and clear communication to advance project success.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in transmission line engineering.
• Proficiency in applying NESC and IEEE standards to design work.
• Ability to perform detailed line modeling and calculations.
• Experience coordinating across civil, structural, and protection teams.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities in engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and calculations for transmission lines.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and applicable utility standards.
• Lead route selection, structure design, and transmission line modeling.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection engineering teams.
• Review vendor submissions and construction documentation for technical correctness.
• Conduct field assessments to inform design decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with project management and support proposal development.
• Improve engineering tools and processes to drive innovation.

Skills

Transmission line design

NESC & IEEE standards

Line modeling & calculations

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Field assessment experience

Leadership & mentorship

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead high-voltage transmission design and analysis for critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and calculations for transmission lines.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and applicable utility standards.
• Lead route selection, structure design, and transmission line modeling.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection engineering teams.
• Review vendor submissions and construction documentation for technical correctness.
• Conduct field assessments to inform design decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with project management and support proposal development.
• Improve engineering tools and processes to drive innovation.

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong transmission line engineering fundamentals and high-voltage design expertise.
• Proficiency in NESC, IEEE, and utility standard application.
• Ability to perform detailed line modeling, calculations, and technical reviews.
• Cross-disciplinary coordination and clear technical communication.
• Field-informed design experience and documentation review capability.
• Leadership, mentorship, and ownership of engineering quality.