Transmission Pole Engineer

Teal Energi; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United States is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer for a remote position. The ideal candidate will perform structural design and analysis using specialized software. A bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in transmission line design are required. Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD is essential. This is a full-time role with some travel for site visits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in transmission line design (69 kV to 500 kV preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Excellent understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Responsibilities

• Perform complete structural design and analysis of transmission structures.
• Conduct line routing and sag-tension calculations.
• Prepare structural calculations and construction drawings.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD

Structural analysis

Foundation design

NESC compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to join our team. This is a full-time, fully remote position with some travel for site visits, client meetings, or field verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete structural design and analysis of transmission poles, towers, and lattice structures using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and related software suites
• Conduct line routing, spotting, and sag‑tension calculations in PLS-CADD
• Develop and review foundation designs for transmission structures (caissons, direct‑embed, spread footings, etc.)
• Prepare structural calculations, load trees, and construction drawings/packages
• Coordinate with PLS-CADD drafting teams and ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and utility‑specific standards
• Perform wire clearance analysis, thermal rating studies, and structural reliability assessments
• Participate in project scoping, cost estimating, and client interaction
• Provide construction support and respond to field RFIs as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in transmission line design (69 kV to 500 kV preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• Strong background in structural analysis and design of steel (hot‑rolled and cold‑formed) and concrete structures
• Experience with foundation design and geotechnical coordination
• Excellent understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and relevant industry standards
• Strong preference for the candidate to reside in the Central or Eastern Time Zone (CST/EST)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar
• Familiarity with MFAD, L‑Pile, or other foundation analysis software
• Previous work on utility‑scale transmission projects for major utilities or EPC firms

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Utilities, and Telecommunications