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Transmission Line Engineer

ACS Professional Staffing
Boise, ID Contractor
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
Overview

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design and support high-voltage transmission line projects (69kV–500kV). The ideal candidate will develop engineering deliverables, construction documents, and technical designs using PLS-CADD while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, transmission line design experience, and proficiency with industry-standard engineering software. PE licensure (or the ability to obtain it) and utility industry experience are highly preferred. This full-time remote opportunity is available to candidates located anywhere within the United States.

Pay rate: $104,800 - $141,900

Benefits

  • Paid holidays: 8
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, 401k,
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Schedule, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits

Responsibilities

  • Design high-voltage transmission lines (69kV–500kV) using PLS-CADD software.
  • Apply advanced engineering principles and techniques to solve complex transmission line design challenges.
  • Develop and implement technical plans and systems for transmission line projects.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Serve as a client contact to define project scope and understand project requirements.
  • Prepare transmission line construction documents and engineering deliverables.
  • Develop project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, and construction specifications.
  • Produce structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, and foundation drawings.
  • Coordinate specific engineering and design aspects of transmission line projects.
  • Review project drawings, calculations, and specifications for technical accuracy.
  • Estimate construction costs and specify project materials.
  • Support the training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Utilize evolving technologies and AI tools to improve workflows and project outcomes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • PE License required.
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of transmission line engineering or closely related experience.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD; PLS-POLE experience preferred.
  • Utility industry experience preferred.
  • Experience reviewing engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); AutoCAD experience preferred.
  • Experience with MFAD/LPILE preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to independently manage workload and complete assigned tasks.
  • Experience collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Ability to maintain positive client relationships and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and openness to new technologies and AI-driven tools.
  • Authorization to work permanently in the United States.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com

If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com

Salary : $104,800 - $141,900

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