Transmission Line Engineer IV

RRC Power and Energy; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada)

401k matching (US)

Job summary

RRC Power and Energy is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer IV in Round Rock, TX. The role leads senior engineering tasks and project management within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on 69kV–500kV transmission line designs and quality assurance.

You will mentor engineers, review models, and ensure designs meet client specifications while staying aligned with industry standards. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of transmission line engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD for transmission line design.
• Knowledge of NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE7, ASCE48, ASCE74, AISC, ACI318.
• Experience with FAD Tools and LPile.
• Willing to travel to project locations in Canada or the US.
• Authorized for full-time work in Canada or the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level guidance of transmission line engineering and project management.
• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range and review peer designs.
• Ensure designs meet project specs and quality standards.
• Champion industry standards compliance throughout projects.
• Contribute to internal design procedures and standards.
• Mentor and train engineering team members.
• Review and approve project models and documentation; serve as Responsible in Charge.
• Perform value engineering to optimize designs.
• Participate in project site visits as needed.

Skills

PE licensure

Team leadership

Project management

Independent work

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

FAD Tools

LPile

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Transmission Line Engineer IV – RRC Power and Energy

Location: Round Rock Headquarters, RRC Power and Energy – Round Rock, TX 78681. Position Type: Full Time.

RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level guidance of transmission line engineering and project management principles to carry out project tasks while working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range; review and approve designs created by peers.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications and company quality standards.
• Champion consistent application and compliance with industry standards, codes, and engineering guidelines throughout all stages of transmission line projects.
• Contribute to the creation, improvement, and implementation of internal design procedures and standards.
• Mentor and train engineering team members, sharing technical expertise and supporting professional development.
• Review and approve all project models and documentation; serve as Responsible in Charge.
• Perform value engineering design analyses to determine the most cost-competitive design.
• Participate in project site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of related transmission line engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US.
• Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines.
• Strong knowledge of design codes, standards, and guidelines such as NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE7, ASCE48, ASCE74, AISC, and ACI318.
• Prior experience in foundation design using FAD Tools and/or LPile.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to coordinate with other disciplines.
• Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience collaborating with project stakeholders including SMEs, clients, vendors, contractors.
• Highly organized to manage detailed project information and prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word; able to analyze and communicate design information.
• Willing to travel to project locations for short durations (typically one to two days per trip) in Canada or the U.S.
• Authorized for full-time work in Canada or the United States.
• Experience leading a team of engineers and designers in completing multiple projects concurrently and ensuring company quality standards preferred.
• Experience with transmission line voltages at 500kV and above preferred.
• Experience with underground medium to extra high voltage line designs preferred.
• Experience with transmission line electrical studies (EMF, insulation coordination, lightning protection, corona effects, etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency in PLS-TOWER preferred.
• Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates preferred.
• Experience in testing specifications preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work‑life balance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k matching.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre‑approved educational pursuits.
• RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US).

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.