Transmission Line Engineer (Mid-Level)

E2 Consulting Engineers Inc; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Transmission Line Engineer to design overhead lines from 69 kV to 500 kV and support project delivery from Pasadena with potential remote work.

You will balance technical design, discipline coordination, and client interaction under the Transmission Engineering Manager. Responsibilities include detailed line design, sag-tension analysis, NESC compliance, and mentorship of junior staff while ensuring schedules, quality, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of experience in transmission line design.
• Proficiency in PLS‑CADD required; PLS‑POLE/PLS‑TOWER preferred.
• Working knowledge of NESC and utility standards.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines: structure spotting, profile drawings, conductor selection.
• Execute and review line design using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER.
• Perform sag-tension and clearance calculations per standards (NESC, GO 95, utility specs).
• Coordinate with structural engineers on pole/tower loading and design inputs.
• Support routing studies, constructability reviews, and cost estimates.
• Prepare engineering packages, drawings, and material lists.
• Interface with clients, survey teams, environmental teams, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Transmission line design

Mentorship

Cross-functional coordination

Education

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

EIT certification

PE license preferred or in progress

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

LiDAR

Job description

Job Location

US-CA-Pasadena (Remote work location)

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in engineering services including project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

E2 is seeking a Mid-Level Transmission Line Engineer to support the design and execution of overhead transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. This role involves technical design, coordination across disciplines, and increasing responsibility for project deliverables and client interaction. The candidate will report to the Transmission Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines, including:
• Structure spotting and profile development
• Plan & profile drawings
• Conductor and hardware selection
• Execute and review line design using industry-standard tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER)
• Perform basic to intermediate calculations for:
• Sag‑tension analysis
• Clearance compliance (NESC, GO 95, utility standards)
• Coordinate with structural engineers on pole/tower loading and design inputs
• Support routing studies, constructability reviews, and cost estimates
• Prepare engineering packages, drawings, and material lists
• Interface with clients, survey teams, environmental teams, and other stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
• 3-7 years of experience in transmission line design
• Proficiency in PLS‑CADD required; experience with PLS‑POLE and/or PLS‑TOWER preferred
• Working knowledge of NESC and applicable utility standards
• Strong understanding of overhead line design principles and practices
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred or in progress

Preferred

• Experience working with major utilities (e.g., SCE, PG&E, SDG&E)
• Experience with LiDAR, survey data integration, and digital terrain modeling
• Familiarity with project lifecycle from routing through construction support

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.

Salary Range

Salary range for this position is $105,000 – $145,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

EEO Statement

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