Transmission Line Engineer - Senior

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. seeks a Senior Transmission Line Engineer for a hybrid role ideally located in Watertown, MA or Atlanta, GA. You will support projects in electric distribution, transmission upgrade, and refurbishment, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Engineering, with at least 8 years of experience, strong project management skills, and is a licensed Professional Engineer, ready to make a real community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional engineering experience in the utilities industry.
• Professional Engineering license expected.
• Familiar with NESC recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support electric distribution/transmission upgrade and refurbishment projects.
• Compile and assess engineering archives and vendor drawings.
• Design and assess overhead lines and structures.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Mentor and train junior engineering personnel.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

GIS Systems

PLS-CADD

Asset Management systems

Microsoft Office products

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Transmission Line Engineer - Senior

Job Locations: US-MA-Watertown | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston | US-FL-Orlando | US-RI-Providence | US-NH-Bedford

Overview

Senior Transmission Line Engineer – Hybrid – Ideally located in Watertown, MA or Atlanta, GA.

VHB's growing Energy Evolution Practice reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. The ongoing energy transformation is profound, with far-reaching, near- and long-term impacts and opportunities for our industry, clients and communities. Our sustainable and efficient energy solutions offer an opportunity to contribute to this global change and demonstrate what a cleaner, greener future looks like—from multimodal transport to renewable energy power to climate-positive buildings. Together, we are helping to shape the energy landscape for a more sustainable tomorrow.

VHB is looking to add a Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineer with transmission line design experience to join our growing Energy Engineering practice. The position would be part of an integrated team supporting substation, distribution line, sub‑transmission line, and transmission line project design, permitting, access, and construction support. The position can be based anywhere in VHB's footprint and be within a reasonable driving distance to one of our offices to engage in our hybrid work environment but preference for Atlanta, GA, Watertown MA office locations.

Responsibilities

• Support electric distribution/sub‑transmission/transmission upgrade and refurbishment projects.
• Compile, review, and assess engineering archives, vendor drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Design/Assess overhead lines, wood, concrete, tapered tubular steel, hybrid structures, and deep foundations.
• Prepare bill of materials, structure work lists, minor design packages, major design packages, staking diagrams, plan and profile drawings, design specifications.
• Prepare written technical reports and oral presentations documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide mentorship and training to entry level and junior engineering personnel.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to think critically.
• Experience with GIS Systems, PLS‑CADD, Asset Management systems, and Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering with a concentration in structures/power.
• Min 8 years professional engineering experience within the utilities industry (a Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience).
• Professional Engineering license expected.
• Familiar with NESC recommended.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000‑181,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology‑empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.