Transmission Line Engineer

Actalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent, based in Austin, Texas, seeks a Transmission Line Engineer to design and support overhead and underground power line projects across the United States. You will work under a Lead Engineer, contribute to all design phases, and may travel to project sites to gather data and interface with clients.

Responsibilities include line routing, FE analysis, hardware selection, and coordination with clients, with a contract-to-hire path and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in transmission/power delivery.
• Foundational knowledge of transmission line design and high-voltage systems.
• Experience with line routing, structural analysis, and finite element methods.
• Familiarity with NESC, IEEE/ASCE standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to deliver transmission line projects for multiple clients.
• Perform overhead and underground line design, routing, and analysis.
• Coordinate permitting and right-of-way tasks as part of project execution.
• Prepare electrical one-line diagrams and BOMs for projects.
• Review designs in internal/external sessions to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

2+ years experience

Transmission line design

HV power systems

Overhead/underground design

Foundation design

Hardware & conductors selection

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

GIS

MFAD

Job description

Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

The Transmission Line Engineer works as part of a collaborative power delivery team to design and support overhead and underground power line projects across the United States, ranging from asset maintenance programs to multi-year rebuilds and tie lines. In this role, you work under the guidance of a Lead Engineer, contribute to all phases of design and project execution, and occasionally travel to project sites to gather data and interface directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a Lead Engineer and collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver transmission line projects for multiple clients across the U.S.
• Support projects that range from asset maintenance programs to multi-year rebuilds and tie line installations.
• Perform all aspects of overhead and underground power line design, including line routing, finite element analysis, hardware and conductor selection, and technical support during construction.
• Handle One-Call coordination, Department of Transportation and municipality permitting, and right-of-way requests as part of project execution.
• Prepare and interpret electrical one-line diagrams for transmission line projects.
• Develop a thorough understanding of all project deliverables, including plan and profile drawings, structure load analysis, structure framing details, bills of materials, and design drawings.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external reviews of designs prior to final submission to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Travel to project sites as needed to gather field data, perform site assessments, and interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage a significant number of concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability in all work products.
• Demonstrate a professional and open-minded approach to planning and executing assigned projects, adapting to client needs and project constraints.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 2 years of experience in engineering, preferably related to transmission line or power delivery projects.
• Foundational knowledge of transmission line design and high-voltage power systems.
• Ability to perform overhead and underground power line design tasks, including line routing and structural or finite element analysis.
• Experience or familiarity with foundation design for transmission structures.
• Ability to select appropriate transmission hardware and conductors and provide technical support during construction.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Professional disposition with the ability to remain open-minded and collaborative in project planning and execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of overhead and/or underground electric facilities and their integration into daily engineering activities.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with the ability and intent to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience working with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards for transmission line design and power delivery.
• Experience with AutoCAD for preparing and reviewing engineering drawings.
• Experience with PLS-CADD for transmission line design and analysis.
• Experience with GIS tools to support routing and spatial analysis.
• Experience with MFAD or similar foundation design software.
• Interest in supporting a growing transmission line team and contributing to long-term, contract-to-hire opportunities.
• Motivation to grow within a power delivery organization that offers performance-based bonuses and potential profit-sharing based on tenure for direct employees.

Work Environment

This role is based in an in-office environment within a dedicated Power Delivery team located in Austin, Texas. You work closely with other engineers and project staff in a collaborative, project-driven setting focused on transmission line and power delivery projects. The position supports a large utility client portfolio and offers a contract-to-hire, long-term opportunity, with direct employees eligible for performance bonuses and, with certain tenure, profit-sharing options. Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting using standard engineering and office software tools, with periodic travel to project sites for field data collection and client interaction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $57.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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