Sr. Transmission Line Engineer
Job Description
In this role, we are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV
This position plays a key technical role in delivering safe, cost-effective, and reliable transmission line designs while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams
You will serve as a technical expert in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and transmission line structural and civil design, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle—from conceptual development through construction support
Your Responsibilities will Include: Lead and perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines, including structure selection, routing, line modeling, and foundation engineering
Develop and review: PLS-CADD models and structure spotting Plan & profile drawings Structure loading calculations (PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, FAD Tools) Conductor sag/tension analysis Foundation designs (drilled shaft, direct embed, micropile, grillage) Lightning protection and grounding systems Detailed bill of materials and construction packages Apply and ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, GO95, RUS, etc.)
Interpret survey data, environmental constraints, and utility standards into constructible designs
Project & Client Support Work directly with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, and contractors throughout the lifecycle of a project
Provide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases
Conduct site visits, walkdowns, and construction inspections; provide engineering solutions to resolve field issues
Support the development of cost estimates, schedules, and design packages for EPC and traditional design-bid-build projects
Assist with Owner’s Engineer services including vendor review, design QA/QC, and field verification
Leadership & Mentoring Serve as engineering lead or discipline lead on complex transmission projects
Provide mentoring and technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters
Perform and review engineering calculations, design packages, and construction documents for quality assurance
Support proposal writing and scope development for transmission line opportunities
Required Qualifications Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
To Thrive in This Role, You Will need: 8+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering (69kV–500kV)
Proficiency in: PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER Foundation analysis tools such as MFAD, LPILE, or FAD Tools Microsoft Office Suite and technical calculation tools (e.g., Mathcad) Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and applicable utility standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills. 8+ years of progressive experience in transmission engineering
Prior experience on EPC, design-build, or Owner’s Engineer projects
Familiarity with: AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS Sag10, CDEGS, or other power system modeling tools Cost estimating and construction specifications development Experience interfacing with field crews, resolving construction challenges, and supporting emergency response (storm restoration, wildfire mitigation, etc.)
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate with protection, civil, and substation groups
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds
Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information
The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities
Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification
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