Transmission Line Engineer

Churchill Hughes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Hughes is seeking an experienced transmission line engineer in Texas to support utilities and engineering firms in expanding the grid. You will design overhead transmission lines from 69 kV to 345 kV, model with PLS software, and assist with routing and field issue resolution.

The role requires hands-on design experience, proficiency in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER, and a PE or EIT. Texas-based candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of overhead line design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE or PLS-TOWER.
• PE or EIT certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Overhead transmission line design, 69 kV to 345 kV (including 765 kV capability).
• PLS-CADD modelling, structure and conductor selection, sag-tension analysis.
• Routing support, construction packages and field issue resolution.

Skills

Overhead line design

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

PE or EIT

Job description

Texas is building more transmission than at any time in a decade, including the first 765 kV lines. Churchill Hughes places transmission line engineers with utilities and engineering firms across ERCOT.

What the role involves:

• Overhead transmission line design, 69 kV to 345 kV (765 kV a plus)
• PLS-CADD modelling, structure and conductor selection, sag-tension
• Routing support, construction packages and field issue resolution

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years of overhead line design
• PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE or PLS-TOWER
• PE or EIT
• Texas based or ready to relocate