Transmission Line Engineer

Actalent; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Transmission Design Engineer for a remote contract role in the United States. The engineer will handle transmission line design, engineering analysis, route selection, and project management while coordinating with in‑house and client teams.

Mentoring junior staff and producing construction documents will be part of the role. Requirements include a ABET‑accredited bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical engineering (master's preferred) and optional PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) is required.
• Master's degree counts toward years of experience.
• PE license is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission line design activities including analysis, route selection, material acquisition, and construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents and schedules, BOMs, and design drawings.
• Develop design alternatives and cost estimates; design facilities up to 765 kV.
• Lead project efforts, mentor engineers, and coordinate with agencies for permits.
• Model transmission projects using PLS-CADD and oversee bid and contractor meetings.
• Ensure safety and compliance with plans, schedules, and client standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience

PE License desirable

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower level engineers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
• Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
• Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project.
• Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with client policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permit
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
• Function as a project lead for transmission projects
• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower level employees
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
• Work under supervision of higher level engineers

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience of transmission line engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET)
• Master's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
• A PE License is desirable but not required

Requisite Abilities and Skills

• Work effectively with both internal and external customers, including Project Management, Substation Design, Distribution, Supply Chain and Right-of-Way
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate adhering to project schedule and budget
• Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
• Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
• Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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