Transmission Line Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Transmission Line Engineer for the Rochester, NY and Binghamton, NY area to lead detailed design from concept through construction for 12 kV–500 kV overhead lines and 12 kV–230 kV underground routes.

You will apply PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER, ArcGIS, and related tools; collaborate with multiple disciplines; perform feasibility studies and cost estimates; and coordinate with regulators and field teams as required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.E. registration preferred or eligible to obtain within 1–2 years.
• 2–5 years of transmission line design experience.
• Proficient with US codes, standards and regulations for transmission line design.
• Experience with temperature upgrades and line condition assessments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission lines from concept to construction.
• Underground transmission line design from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
• Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials and construction.
• Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for tenders and contracts.
• Coordinate with disciplines and review work of others.
• Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Perform field reviews during construction.
• Potential to take on a project engineer role as needed.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

GIS (ArcGIS)

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a _ Transmission Line Engineer _ to join our client’s office in Rochester, NY and Binghamton, NY.

Your role

• Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
• Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
• Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
• Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
• Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
• Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Perform field reviews of work during construction.
• Ability to take on a project engineer role as required.

About you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.E. registration is preferred or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
• 2-5 years transmission lines design experience.
• Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
• Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
• Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
• Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
• Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
• Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
• Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $75,000 - $105,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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