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Transmission Line Engineer III

NV5
NV5 Salary
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
At NV5, we fully understand the United States aging electrical grid faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for power delivery. Moreover, navigating through permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets.

By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance transmission system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex site-specific obstacles head-on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements.

As our Transmission Line Engineer III, you will support our growing Overhead (OH) Electric Transmission practice.

You will be part of a team working on routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission design projects (60kV to 500kV) and will be involved in all facets of transmission line projects as you grow your career with us.

This is a hybrid position based in one of our Southern California offices (San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine)

Join us in embracing innovative solutions that pave the way for a resilient energy future.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

  • Routing and design of transmission lines utilizing the Power Line Systems software suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER.
  • QA/QC of PLS-CADD model and job packages before external submittals
  • Structure analysis and foundation design , job package creation, developing design criteria and specifications, specification and procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews.
  • Construction support and direct interaction with construction crews.
  • Will prepare drawings and documentation for construction of transmission line projects.
  • Providing leadership, guidance, instruction, and training to less experienced staff members.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following qualifications:

  • 5-10 years of progressive overhead transmission engineering experience.
  • Technically proficient to QA/QC a wide variety of T-Line project submittals before packages are sent to clients.
  • B.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • M.S. Degree in realted engineering field is preferred.
  • Experience with Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines (Steel Pole Design, Foundation Design.)
  • Tower Design w/ PLS-TOWER not required, but a plus.
  • Experience in 12kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line Systems software suite (i.e., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, etc.) required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California

The pay range for this California position is $95,000- $135,000 annual salary; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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Salary : $95,000 - $135,000

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