Transmission Planning Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting in the United States is seeking experienced Transmission Line Engineers to support two large-scale programs for major electric utilities. These are fully remote, long-term consulting opportunities focused on high-voltage transmission line design, including new-build, rebuild, upgrade, and system reinforcement work.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience and can independently develop and review engineering packages, coordinate with utility teams, and perform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLS-CADD.
• Experience supporting 69kV+ utility transmission projects.
• Strong understanding of NESC and utility design standards.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote project environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for 69kV-500kV transmission line projects.
• Develop and maintain transmission line models using PLS-CADD.
• Perform structure modeling and analysis using PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER.
• Support new-build transmission lines, rebuilds, reconductoring, and system upgrade projects.
• Perform conductor selection, sag-tension, clearance, loading, and structural analyses.
• Develop plan/profile drawings, structure spotting, and transmission line design packages.
• Evaluate existing transmission infrastructure and develop technically sound upgrade solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Remote work

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

CMC is seeking experienced Transmission Line Engineers to support two large-scale transmission programs for major US electric utilities.

These are fully remote, long-term consulting opportunities supporting the engineering and delivery of high-voltage transmission line projects, including new-build, rebuild, upgrade, and system reinforcement work.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on transmission line design experience and be capable of independently developing and reviewing engineering packages while coordinating with utility engineering, project, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for 69kV-500kV transmission line projects
• Develop and maintain transmission line models using PLS-CADD
• Perform structure modeling and analysis using PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER
• Support new-build transmission lines, rebuilds, reconductoring, and system upgrade projects
• Perform conductor selection, sag-tension, clearance, loading, and structural analyses
• Develop plan/profile drawings, structure spotting, and transmission line design packages
• Evaluate existing transmission infrastructure and develop technically sound upgrade solutions.

Technical Review & Engineering Deliverables

• Perform technical and QA/QC reviews of transmission line designs and calculations
• Review PLS models, drawings, specifications, and engineering packages
• Ensure designs comply with NESC, utility standards, and applicable engineering requirements
• Support constructability reviews and resolution of technical design issues
• Develop engineering calculations, specifications, material requirements, and supporting technical documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Professional experience designing high-voltage overhead transmission lines
• Strong hands-on experience with PLS-CADD
• Experience with PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER
• Experience supporting 69kV+ utility transmission projects
• Strong understanding of NESC requirements and utility transmission design standards
• Experience developing and reviewing transmission line engineering packages
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote project environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting 230kV-500kV transmission projects
• Previous experience working directly with major US electric utilities
• Experience across both new-build and rebuild/upgrade transmission programs
• Experience providing senior-level design review, QA/QC, or technical leadership

Location: Fully Remote - US