Transmission Line Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer for the North Division to work on high-voltage projects in NY, NJ, and New England. The role involves detailed design, standards-based analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with project teams across utilities and EPCs.

The position emphasizes delivering technical tasks from concept to construction, applying NESC/ASCE standards, and contributing to proposals and client engagements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license required; multi-state licensure a plus.
• Master's degree preferred and a strong track record in transmission line engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission line systems (69kV to 500kV).
• Apply standards such as NESC, ASCE, and client requirements to ensure compliance.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating and scheduling.
• Conduct design reviews for accuracy, constructability, and client alignment.
• Collaborate with project managers, junior engineers, and other specialists to deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to proposal development and client engagement as needed.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and technical development initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering

PE license

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

SAG10

LPILE

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

At Mott MacDonald, we empower our people to deliver exceptional engineering, management, and development services across multisector projects in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies globally, we take pride in our collaborative culture and commitment to sustainability and innovation across our North American sectors - including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We're seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support and contribute to our growing Transmission Line Engineering practice in the North Division. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to take on complex technical challenges, contribute to high-impact projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission line systems (69kV to 500kV), including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design.
• Apply industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, and utility-specific requirements to ensure compliance and quality.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical input to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with project managers, junior engineers, and other technical specialists to deliver successful outcomes.
• Contribute to proposal development and client engagement efforts as needed.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and technical development initiatives across the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure is a plus.
• 5-10 years of experience in transmission line engineering, with a strong track record of technical delivery.
• Proficiency in transmission line design tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, and LPILE.
• Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $127,000 - $155,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.