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Senior Transmission Line Engineer
📍 Missouri | Remote/Hybrid Options Available (Travel)
We are partnering with a leading organization in the power delivery industry that is expanding its transmission infrastructure team. This is an opportunity for an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to play a key role in the development and execution of high-voltage transmission projects from early development through construction and operation.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in overhead/underground transmission line design, experience with PLS-CADD, and the ability to work across engineering, construction, and project development teams.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical expertise for overhead/underground transmission line engineering, design, procurement, and construction activities.
- Develop transmission line models using PLS-CADD and related Power Line Systems software to support engineering and project planning.
- Evaluate routing, conductor selection, structure and foundation design, environmental constraints, and construction methodologies.
- Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and engineering requirements for project execution.
- Support bid solicitations, review contractor proposals, and participate in contractor selection.
- Manage engineering, procurement, and construction activities while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Review engineering packages, drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and technical submittals.
- Collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and other disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support both greenfield transmission projects and upgrades to existing transmission infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 7 years of experience within the power delivery or utility industry.
- Strong background in overhead/underground high-voltage transmission line engineering and design.
- Experience using the Power Line Systems software suite, including PLS-CADD.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
- Experience working with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, or utility project teams.
- Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience supporting both transmission line and substation projects.
- Familiarity with transmission construction practices, procurement, and EPC project delivery.
Salary : $130,000 - $165,000