Transmission Line Engineer

Wynen's; Mount Vernon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead complex overhead transmission line projects within an Engineering & Design team for Energy & Utilities. You will own the design from feasibility to detailed engineering, applying NESC and utility standards to ensure code-compliant solutions.

Using PLS-CADD and related workflows, you will perform structural analyses for various materials and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with cross-functional teams and advising

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in transmission line and overhead structure design and engineering analysis.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD or equivalent transmission design software.
• Deep understanding of NESC and utility design requirements.
• Ability to lead projects, communicate effectively, and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Experience analyzing structural performance across multiple material types.

Responsibilities

• Own overhead transmission line design from feasibility through detailed engineering.
• Apply NESC and applicable utility standards to ensure code-compliant designs.
• Develop and verify designs using PLS-CADD and related engineering workflows.
• Perform structural analysis for steel, wood, and concrete transmission structures.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to coordinate engineering scope and deliverables.
• Advise clients on design decisions and technical tradeoffs.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and support technical reviews.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD

NESC knowledge

Project leadership

Structural analysis

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead complex overhead transmission line projects in an Engineering & Design team for Energy & Utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overhead transmission line design from feasibility through detailed engineering.
• Apply NESC and applicable utility standards to ensure code-compliant designs.
• Develop and verify designs using PLS-CADD and related engineering workflows.
• Perform structural analysis for steel, wood, and concrete transmission structures.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to coordinate engineering scope and deliverables.
• Advise clients on design decisions and technical tradeoffs.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and support technical reviews.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in transmission line and overhead structure design and engineering analysis.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD or equivalent transmission design software.
• Deep understanding of NESC and utility design requirements.
• Ability to lead projects, communicate effectively, and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Experience analyzing structural performance across multiple material types.