Senior Transmission Line Engineer

• Lead 500kV transmission design projects
• Fast-track to Principal/technical leadership
  
  

About Our Client

We're partnering with a leading engineering firm supporting major utilities and renewable developers across the Pacific Northwest. With a surge in transmission expansion, grid hardening, and renewable interconnection projects, they are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to take on a technical leadership role.This position focuses on the design and delivery of HV/EHV transmission line projects ranging from 69kV up to 500kV , including long-distance bulk power transmission and critical grid reliability upgrades. You'll act as a technical lead and SME, owning design execution, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring junior engineers.

Job Description

• Lead the design and engineering of overhead transmission lines (HV/EHV)
• Perform and review line routing, structure spotting, and profile design
• Execute conductor selection, sag & tension calculations, and clearances
• Perform loading analysis (wind, ice, thermal) in compliance with NESC
• Design and review steel and wood pole structures, foundations, and assemblies
• Utilize tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER for modeling and design
• Develop and review plan & profile drawings, staking sheets, and construction packages
• Provide technical oversight for reconductoring and uprating projects
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and regional requirements
• Support construction, field engineering, and troubleshooting
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices
  
  

You'll Be Involved Across The Full Lifecycle, Including

• Greenfield transmission line design (new corridors)
• Reconductoring and line upgrades
• Structure replacements and storm hardening initiatives
• Renewable interconnections (solar, wind, BESS)
• High-voltage transmission projects (69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, 345kV, 500kV )
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Senior Transmission Line Engineer Should Have

• 7-15 years of experience in transmission line engineering
• Strong expertise in HV/EHV systems (69kV-500kV )
• Advanced proficiency with PLS-CADD suite (required)
• Deep understanding of NESC, ASCE, and utility design standards
• Experience with structure loading, foundations, and material specifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
• PE License required (or ability to obtain)
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $90 to $110 SD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Lead high-voltage transmission projects up to 500kV
• Contract-to-hire with strong conversion intent
• Massive backlog of utility renewable work
  
  

Contact: Lauren Just

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6992533