Transmission Line Engineer III

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a qualified Transmission Line Engineer to design and analyze lines up to 500 kV using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER. You will develop loading, framing, and connections in line with NESC and ASCE standards, and prepare detailed drawings and construction packages.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license or can obtain one within 12 months, with 4–8 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• 4–8 years of transmission line engineering experience
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER
• Working knowledge of the NESC and ASCE utility design standards
• Strong written and verbal communication and multitasking abilities
• Preferred: experience with major investor-owned utilities
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
• Preferred: Owner’s Engineer or utility program-support experience
• Preferred: experience with grid-hardening, wildfire mitigation, reconductoring

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for voltages up to 500 kV
• Develop structure loading, framing, and connections per NESC/ASCE and client standards
• Prepare plan-and-profile drawings, material lists, and construction packages
• Perform sag-tension, clearance, and loading calculations
• Coordinate foundation design with structural and geotechnical teams
• Support field data collection and LiDAR-based modeling
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated projects
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers and designers
• Engage with clients and contribute to proposals, scoping, and estimates

Skills

Transmission Line Design

PLS-CADD Proficiency

PLS-POLE Proficiency

PLS-TOWER Proficiency

NESC Compliance

Foundation Design Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Electrical)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

• Perform transmission line design and analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for voltages up to and including 500 kV
• Develop structure loading, framing, and connection designs in accordance with the NESC, ASCE (10/74/113), and client-specific standards
• Prepare and check plan-and-profile drawings, structure and material lists, and construction packages
• Perform sag-tension, clearance, and structure/foundation loading calculations
• Coordinate foundation design with structural and geotechnical staff
• Support field data collection, LiDAR-based modeling, and as-built verification
• Collaborate across structural, civil, and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated projects
• Mentor and check the work of junior engineers and designers
• Interface with clients and contribute to proposals, scoping, and estimates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
• 4–8 years of transmission line engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER
• Working knowledge of the NESC and applicable ASCE and utility design standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Preferred: Experience supporting major investor-owned utilities (e.g., CenterPoint, SDG&E, PG&E, Duke Energy, PPL)
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
• Preferred: Owner’s Engineer or utility program-support experience
• Preferred: Experience with grid-hardening, wildfire mitigation, or reconductoring programs
• For Civil/Structural: Experience with foundation design (Direct Embed and Drilled Pier Foundations); working with Structural Fabricators; Detailed Steel Design of Transmission and Substation Structures
• For Electrical: Experience with electrical transmission studies; hardware sizing for base insulation levels; ampacity & shielding calculations; conductor sizing; induction studies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design and analysis, utilizing PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER, while ensuring compliance with NESC and ASCE standards. Capable of mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transmission Line Design
• PLS-CADD Proficiency
• Professional Engineer License
• NESC Compliance
• Foundation Design Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Transmission Line Engineering
• Structure Loading Calculations
• Framing Design
• Sag-Tension Calculations
• Clearance Calculations
• LiDAR-Based Modeling
• Electrical Transmission Studies
• Hardware Sizing
• Conductor Sizing
• Detailed Steel Design

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

• NESC
• ASCE Standards
• Utility Design Standards
• Grid-Hardening
• Wildfire Mitigation
• Reconductoring Programs

Tools & Technologies

• PLS-CADD
• PLS-POLE
• PLS-TOWER