Transmission Line Engineer

BHMG Engineers, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Parental Leave

Hybrid work options

Licensure & development support

Team culture

Job summary

BHMG Engineers, Inc. is seeking an early‑career Transmission Line Engineer in the St. Louis area. The role combines design work with growing responsibility for quality, efficiency, and mentorship under moderate supervision.

On-site or hybrid work is available at St. Louis, MO; Collinsville, IL; or Bettendorf, IA, with the opportunity to develop specialized expertise and advance in a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited engineering degree required.
• Typically 2+ years of transmission line design or utility engineering experience.
• FE/EIT preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD and related tools; produce drawings and BOMs.
• Perform engineering analysis to ensure NESC/RUS/compliance with client standards.
• Evaluate routing, ROW requirements, structures, and spans.
• Coordinate with survey/real estate teams for field data and easement info.
• Assist with permitting (DOT, railroad, FAA) activities and exhibits.
• Conduct foundation analyses and prepare construction schedules/drawings.
• Review IFC packages; prepare material specs and assembly configurations.
• Support client meetings, cross-discipline coordination, and field visits.
• Contribute to standards development and process improvements; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

NESC/RUS compliance

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Coordination

Mentorship

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

About BHMG

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we’ve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what’s possible. We empower our team, encourage ownership and innovation, and create an environment where you can enjoy your work, do your best, and make a meaningful impact for our clients. At BHMG, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day:

Build Trust. Provide Solutions. Enjoy Freedom.

About The Role

Designed for an early career individual, the Transmission Line Engineer role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in transmission line design, project coordination, and early mentorship responsibilities. This position combines hands‑on design work with growing accountability for quality, efficiency, and mentorship under moderate supervision. It allows for on‑site or a hybrid work schedule in any of our office locations: St. Louis, MO; Collinsville, IL; or Bettendorf, IA.

You Will

• Independently develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD and related tools; produce drawings, stringing charts, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis and calculations to ensure compliance with NESC, RUS, and client standards.
• Evaluate line routing and spotting considerations, including ROW requirements, structure types, and span lengths.
• Coordinate with survey and real estate teams to incorporate field data and easement information into design.
• Identify and support permitting requirements (DOT, railroad, FAA) and assist with exhibits and applications.
• Conduct foundation analysis (direct embed and drilled pier) and prepare construction schedules/drawings.
• Prepare and review assembly configurations, fit checks, and material specifications for complete IFC packages.
• Support client meetings, cross‑discipline coordination, and field visits for design validation and construction support.
• Contribute to process improvements, standards development, and technical initiatives within the design team.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and drafters.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related ABET‑accredited engineering discipline required.
• Typically, 2 or more years of relevant experience in transmission line design or utility engineering. Equivalent combinations of training, practical experience, and performance will also be considered.
• FE/EIT preferred or in progress.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Solid understanding of transmission line engineering principles, NESC/RUS compliance, and structure/foundation design.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel), AutoCAD, Bluebeam; familiarity with other engineering modeling and analysis tools a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering inputs with limited oversight and translate direction into accurate and constructible design documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain quality across concurrent assignments.
• Ability to mentor less‑experienced staff and contribute to the improvement of standards, templates, and processes.

What We Offer

• Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 10 Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work options for strong work‑life balance
• Professional licensure and development support
• A fun, respectful, and team‑oriented culture
• And much more!

At BHMG, our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 annual. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. This position is eligible to earn additional compensation including extra effort pay and an annual bonus incentive based on individual and company performance. Career level and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered.

Primary Location

US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations

US-IL-Collinsville, US-IA-Bettendorf

Department

Transmission Line Design

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-site or Hybrid