Transmission Line Engineer — HV Grid Design & Modeling

Coalesce Management Consulting; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to support a leading electric utility client on high-voltage transmission line design, engineering, and infrastructure development projects.

The successful candidate will design and evaluate overhead transmission line systems, develop engineering deliverables, and support construction and modernization of critical electric utility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience in overhead transmission line design or high-voltage electric utility engineering.
• Working knowledge of PLS-CADD or comparable transmission line design software.
• Understanding of transmission line structures, conductor systems, clearances, and structural loading.
• Familiarity with NESC requirements and applicable engineering design standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer overhead high-voltage transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV and above.
• Perform transmission line routing, structure spotting, conductor selection, and clearance analysis.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, construction packages, and design documentation.
• Utilize PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for transmission line modeling, structural analysis, and design.
• Perform structural loading calculations, pole and tower design evaluations, and foundation coordination.
• Evaluate transmission line components, including conductors, insulators, structures, hardware, and foundations.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and utility design standards.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, environmental, and construction teams throughout project execution.
• Support transmission line upgrades, reconductoring, rebuilds, and new construction projects.
• Review vendor drawings, material specifications, and engineering submittals.
• Provide technical support during construction, including resolving design issues and responding to RFIs.
• Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and project coordination meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to support a leading electric utility client on high-voltage transmission line design, engineering, and infrastructure development projects.

The successful candidate will design and evaluate overhead transmission line systems, develop engineering deliverables, and support construction and modernization of critical electric utility infrastructure.