Transmission Line Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a Transmission Line Designer to join the Power Delivery Team in Florida. The ideal candidate will be a part of a team that provides designer support for large and small scale high voltage transmission engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to perform transmission design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, perform PLS-CADD modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for simple projects.
• Prepare transmission related drawings such as plan and profile drawings, structural details, foundation details, and other engineering drawings.
• Perform calculations, reports and designs on transmission line design projects to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete small projects and simple to moderately complex tasks, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or technical school degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience developing CADD layouts/designs from engineering designs.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience with or ability to learn PLS-CADD transmission line modeling software
• Ability to be a lead technician and work closely with engineering staff.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLS CADD and PLS-Pole.
• 1 years of direct Transmission Line Design experience.
• National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge.
• Leadership skills and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Experience in structure analysis, project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, load and designs, specifications and drawings, permitting, and other engineering documents.

Work Environment

In Office/Hybrid work schedule in Orlando, FL. Office consists of about 80 employees (engineers, drafters, PMs, Directors, VPs, etc) from various engineering disciplines and specializations, including Civil, Transportation, Roadway, Building, Water, Airport, MEP, and Federal. This is just one of over 100 locations in the US and more worldwide.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $23 - $35