Transmission Line Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Healthcare, vision, and dental

Job summary

ANS is seeking an experienced Transmission Line - Project Engineer to join our expanding team. You will lead design projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality delivery across multiple departments.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on renewables and utility interconnections, with opportunities to shape solar and storage projects and advance your career in a data-driven culture.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution; power programs preferred.
• Professional Engineer License required or eligible.
• 5+ years of overhead transmission line design and engineering experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on transmission line projects.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and adherence to industry codes such as NESC.

Responsibilities

• Direct transmission line design projects with leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight.
• Collaborate across departments and geographies to support project execution and client experience.
• Drive innovative solutions, improve processes, and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Transmission line design

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

PLS-CADD

NESC

Job description

At ANS, we're not just a consulting engineering firm—we're a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000's Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we're proud of what we've built and where we're headed.

We're allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. At ANS, you'll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees.

It is an exciting time to join ANS. We are seeking an experienced Transmission Line - Project Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a team-oriented environment. Under the direction of experienced engineers and in collaboration with a team, you will gain exposure to the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: The successful candidate will direct transmission line design projects providing leadership, technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and ensure the successful execution of projects. This leader will drive the delivery of transmission line projects ensuring they meet quality standards and client specific requirements.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, across multiple departments (and geographies) to ensure project execution to support company goals and business objectives. Work closely with other departments driving excellence in the overall execution and client experience at ANS.

• Innovation: This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, staying open to new ideas, technologies, and ways of working. It requires a willingness to challenge the status quo, explore innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements to drive progress and efficiency.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to excute work using technical applications such as PLS-CADD modeling and/or calculations. This includes: structure loading, structure staking, assembly drawings, foundations, support for material procurement, construction specifications, methods, support and cost estimation.

• Perform engineering and design tasks as needed.

• Lead project teams to execute transmission line design projects.

• Broad knowledge of transmission line design principles, industry standards, and codes with a passion for transmission line engineering design.

• Ability to develop, follow, interpret and apply internal, client, and industry procedures and standards to complex design situations and provide guidance to staff in implementation.

• Ability to develop, review and evaluate design alternatives based on experience, standards, and codes to solve constructability and design challenges and provide direction to staff.

• Ability to lead client interactions either from an office or field environment to answer technical and business questions, drive solutions, and mitigate negative impacts in stressful situations.

• Excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and an ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-technical alike).

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent Engineering BS degree. Preference to Power specific programs.

• Professional Engineer License

• 5+ years of experience in overhead transmission line design and engineering. Including:

• Line and Structure spotting

• Route Selection

• Structure design and analysis

• Experience leading multidisplinary teams to complete transmission line projects.

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD design software and in the NESC

• Ability to Travel occasionally and hold a Passport

• Not Required but Bonus Points for: Being fluent in Spanish

If you're passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.