What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Line Engineer III position at Actalent?
Transmission Line Engineer III
The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will be working with sr engineers to complete projects that support our utility customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management with the guidance of higher level engineers
- Become familiar with preparing project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
- Help develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates with assistance of higher level engineers
- Learn to design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 69kV and 765kV
- Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project Sr Engineers
- Position will require occasional site visits
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
- An EIT License is desirable but not required
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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.
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Salary : $40 - $50