Transmission Project Engineer

Haydon Healy; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Haydon Healy in Billings, Montana is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Lead Engineer focused on high-voltage transmission line design. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in transmission line engineering, strong proficiency in PLS CADD, and leadership capabilities. You will conduct site visits and coordinate with clients and contractors, contributing to complex transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of transmission line engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license (not required).

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line engineering projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Design and review transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and company quality requirements.

Skills

PLS CADD

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Project coordination and stakeholder management

Organization and multitasking skills

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This job is for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Lead Engineer focused on high-voltage transmission line design.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line engineering projects in a multidisciplinary environment
• Design and review transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV
• Approve designs, models, calculations, and project documentation
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and company quality requirements
• Serve as the Engineer of Record / Responsible in Charge
• Perform value-engineering and cost optimization studies
• Develop and improve engineering standards and procedures
• Mentor and train junior engineers and designers
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Conduct occasional site visits

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of transmission line engineering experience
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license. - Not required

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with:
• PLS CADD

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently
• Project coordination and stakeholder management
• Organization and multitasking skills
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

What the Ideal Candidate Looks like

An engineer with 7+ years of transmission line design experience who can independently design and review high-voltage transmission systems, lead teams, mentor engineers, ensure code compliance, and serve as the technical authority on complex transmission projects.