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Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Michael Page
San Diego, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
  • Lead 500kV grid projects
  • Own high-voltage transmission design

About Our Client

A nationally recognized, full-service engineering and construction firm specializing in power delivery, this organization supports utilities and developers across North America. With a strong backlog of transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects, the company offers end-to-end services from planning and design through construction and commissioning.

Job Description

  • Lead transmission line design (69kV-500kV) from conceptual through IFC packages
  • Perform and review sag & tension analysis, loading calculations, and clearance studies
  • Develop and oversee structure spotting, profile sheets, and plan & profile drawings
  • Use PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for detailed engineering analysis
  • Design and evaluate steel, wood, and concrete structures including foundations interface coordination
  • Perform route selection, corridor optimization, and constructability reviews
  • Coordinate with substation, civil, environmental, and permitting teams
  • Interface directly with utility clients and ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, and utility standards (including BPA specifications)
  • Provide technical QA/QC for junior and mid-level engineers
  • Support construction support services including RFI resolution and field engineering

Projects

  • HVDC corridor development supporting large-scale renewable energy delivery
  • Transmission expansion and reliability upgrades near the Hanford corridor
  • Regional 230kV-500kV reconductoring and uprate programs supporting aging infrastructure replacement

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
  • 8-15 years of transmission line engineering experience
  • Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD (required)
  • Strong understanding of NESC, ASCE 74 / 113, and utility transmission standards
  • Experience delivering high-voltage (115kV-500kV) transmission projects
  • Ability to lead technical design efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
  • PE license (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience with BPA, PUD, or large utility transmission systems
  • Exposure to HVDC, renewable interconnections, or long-distance corridors
  • Foundation design or geotechnical coordination experience
  • Prior experience acting as technical lead or discipline lead

What's on Offer

  • Hourly pay range between $70 and $85 USD, commensurate with experience.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision (MDV) benefits.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values expertise.
  • Temporary position with the potential for professional growth and development

Contact: Lauren Just

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6998147

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