Transmission Line Engineer

Actalent; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Retirement plan (401k)

Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent, a leading engineering and sciences services company, seeks a transmission工程er to perform design and analysis for transmission line projects. You will model designs, prepare construction documents, and coordinate with internal teams and clients to drive project success.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and mentoring of junior engineers, with opportunities to lead transmission projects from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of transmission line engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET).
• Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience.
• PE license desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design activities related to transmission line design including analysis, route selection, material acquisition, and project/construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings, design drawings, specifications, schedules and BOMs.
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates.
• Design transmission facilities from 12 kV to 765 kV and model with PLS‑CADD.
• Lead contractor bid and construction meetings and ensure work aligns with plans, schedules, and client standards.

Skills

Transmission engineering

Project leadership

Verbal & written communication

Standards knowledge

Leadership willingness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Eng

ABET-accredited Masters in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower level engineers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
• Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
• Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project.
• Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with client policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permit
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
• Function as a project lead for transmission projects
• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower level employees
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
• Work under supervision of higher level engineers

Education And Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience of transmission line engineering
• Bachelors Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET)
• Masters Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
• A PE License is desirable but not required

Requisite Abilities And Skills

• Work effectively with both internal and external customers, including Project Management, Substation Design, Distribution, Supply Chain and Right-of-Way
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate adhering to project schedule and budget
• Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
• Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
• Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
• Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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