Transmission Line Engineer

Metric Geo; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company"s

Paid time off and company holidays

Career progression into leadership

Exposure to major transmission infra

Job summary

Metric Geo in the United States seeks an experienced Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead the design and engineering of high‑voltage transmission line projects nationwide.

You will manage a team, ensure technical standards, and support client relationships while delivering complex infrastructure. The role offers growth into senior leadership and exposure to major projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of transmission line engineering and design experience.
• Experience leading transmission line engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of NESC, ASCE and industry standards.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Experience delivering HV transmission projects for utilities, EPC or consulting firms.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of transmission line engineers and designers.
• Oversee design of overhead high-voltage lines (69kV–500kV+).
• Manage multiple projects within budget, schedule, and quality.
• Provide technical oversight of routing, foundation, conductor, clearances.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specs.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, IEEE standards.
• Oversee use of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support business development, client meetings and estimates.
• Assist with resource planning and staff development.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Transmission Line Design

PLS-CADD

P.E. Licensure

Project Management

Code & Standards

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Location: Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Power Delivery | Transmission & Distribution | Utilities

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the design and engineering of high-voltage transmission line projects across the United States.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of transmission line engineers and designers, overseeing project delivery, maintaining technical standards, and supporting the continued growth of the transmission engineering division.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transmission infrastructure projects while playing a key role in developing engineering teams and supporting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transmission line engineers, designers, and technical professionals.
• Oversee the engineering and design of overhead high-voltage transmission lines, typically ranging from 69kV to 500kV and above.
• Manage multiple transmission line engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of transmission line routing, structural analysis, foundation design, conductor selection, and clearance requirements.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and utility-specific engineering standards.
• Oversee the use of engineering software, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER.
• Collaborate with project managers, utility clients, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines.
• Support business development activities, including client meetings, proposals, project estimates, and technical presentations.
• Assist with resource planning, workload management, recruitment, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, project efficiency, and overall team performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in transmission line engineering and design.
• Previous experience leading or managing transmission line engineering teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licence strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead transmission line design and engineering principles.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and familiarity with PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Experience delivering high-voltage transmission projects for utilities, EPC contractors, or engineering consulting firms.
• Strong understanding of NESC, ASCE, and applicable industry design standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, engineering resources, and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting proposals, business development, and client relationship management is advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on transmission projects ranging from 115kV to 500kV+.
• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working with major US investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or transmission developers.
• Strong background in transmission line structural design, reconductoring, line uprating, and greenfield transmission projects.
• Experience developing junior engineers and supporting succession planning.
• Familiarity with engineering project financials, budgets, and resource forecasting.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, dependent on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression into senior engineering and operational leadership.
• Exposure to major transmission infrastructure projects across the United States.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transmission line engineering professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.

The role offers a combination of technical oversight, people management, client engagement, and strategic involvement in the continued development of a growing transmission engineering team.