Transmission Line Engineer

Michael Page; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Hybrid or flexible working options

Professional development support

Clear advancement into lead roles

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to perform detailed engineering for 69–500 kV overhead lines. You will develop alignments, create PLS-CADD models from survey data, and design structures using PLS tools while coordinating with civil and geotechnical teams.

Required 5+ years in transmission-line design, ABET-accredited degree, and proficiency with PLS-CADD; EIT/PE credentials are preferred. Occasional travel and hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum five years of transmission-line engineering or design experience.
• Design experience for overhead lines at 69 kV or higher.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and experience with PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER.
• Strong understanding of conductor mechanics, loading, and clearances.
• Knowledge of NESC, ASCE/IEEE standards and utility design criteria.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, LiDAR, and survey data.
• EIT certification required or strongly preferred; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering and design for overhead transmission lines 69–500 kV.
• Develop alignments, plan-and-profile drawings, structure spotting, framing, and packages.
• Create and maintain PLS-CADD models using survey, LiDAR, GIS data.
• Coordinate with civil and geotechnical engineers on foundations and special designs.
• Prepare calculations, reports, criteria, specs, and procurement docs.
• Review vendor drawings, submittals, RFIs, and contractor submissions.
• Provide technical support during construction and design clarifications.

Skills

PLS-CADD proficiency

PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER

Conductor mechanics knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Technical writing

Client communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Eng

EIT certification preferred

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

LiDAR data

Survey data

Job description

Transmission Line Engineer

Join a stable team with a strong project backlog to work on technically complex 69-500 kV projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm supporting utilities and energy developers across the U.S. Their Power Delivery team delivers complex transmission line, substation, and grid-modernization projects from 69 kV to 500 kV.

Job Description

Perform detailed engineering and design for overhead transmission lines ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. Develop transmission line alignments, plan-and-profile drawings, structure spotting, framing plans, and construction packages. Create and maintain PLS-CADD models using survey, LiDAR, GIS, utility, and environmental data. Perform structure modeling and analysis using PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER. Complete conductor and shield-wire selection, sag-tension calculations, loading-tree development, and stringing-chart preparation. Evaluate NESC, GO 95, ASCE, IEEE, client-specific, and applicable state loading requirements. Perform electrical-clearance, blowout, uplift, galloping, and vegetation-clearance studies. Design and analyze wood, steel, concrete, lattice, monopole, and H-frame transmission structures. Calculate structure reactions, loading cases, allowable spans, attachment heights, and foundation design loads. Coordinate with civil and geotechnical engineers on drilled-shaft, direct-embed, micropile, and specialty foundation designs. Develop material specifications and bills of material for structures, conductors, insulators, hardware, grounding, and associated components. Perform route evaluations and support constructability, permitting, right-of-way, access-road, and environmental reviews. Conduct field investigations, condition assessments, structure inspections, and construction-support activities. Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design criteria, specifications, and procurement documentation. Review vendor drawings, fabrication submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor technical submissions. Provide technical support during construction, including design clarifications, field-change evaluations, and record-drawing updates. Coordinate transmission-line interfaces with substations, distribution circuits, telecommunications, and underground systems. Lead design reviews and perform quality-control checks on calculations, models, drawings, and construction packages. Support project planning, scope development, cost estimates, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination. Mentor junior engineers and designers while overseeing delegated technical work.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Transmission Line Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least five years of transmission-line engineering or design experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing overhead transmission lines at 69 kV or higher.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and experience with PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER.
• Strong understanding of conductor mechanics, structural loading, sag-tension analysis, clearances, grounding, and transmission-line construction.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE Manual 74, ASCE 10, IEEE standards, and utility-specific design criteria.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, LiDAR, and survey data.
• Ability to produce and independently review engineering calculations and issued-for-construction deliverables.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, client-communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• EIT certification required or strongly preferred; Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, client meetings, and construction support.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $150,000.
• Competitive base salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Hybrid or flexible working options
• PE support and continuing education
• Clear advancement into Lead Engineer or Project Manager roles
• Exposure to major utility and grid-modernization programs