Transmission Line Power Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead the design and engineering of high-voltage transmission lines for critical infrastructure projects. You will manage calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with NESC requirements and utility standards.

Responsibilities include owning design activities from concept to documentation, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting proposals for complex

Qualifications

• Experience in high-voltage transmission line design and verification.
• Proficiency in producing engineering calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NESC and utility design/standards compliance.
• Strong communication and client coordination skills; leadership abilities for mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Own transmission line design activities from concept through documentation.
• Ensure outputs are accurate, buildable, and compliant with standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables, including drawings and specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to strengthen team capability.
• Support proposal efforts for complex projects requiring technical expertise.

Skills

Transmission line design

Engineering calculations

NESC compliance

Team collaboration

Mentoring & leadership

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Lead the engineering and design of high-voltage transmission lines for critical infrastructure projects. Manage and validate calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring designs meet NESC requirements and applicable utility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own transmission line design activities from concept through documentation
• Ensure engineering outputs are accurate, buildable, and compliant with standards
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to resolve technical issues
• Develop and review engineering deliverables, including drawings and specifications
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to strengthen team capability
• Support proposal efforts for complex projects requiring technical expertise

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in transmission line engineering and high-voltage design
• Proficiency with engineering calculations and production of technical documentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of NESC and utility design/standards compliance
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and client coordination skills
• Leadership abilities, including mentoring and technical review