About Careertakes

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Work Environment

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Engineer (Transmission Lines) for a hybrid work environment in Village, TX. This is a full-time role working on high-voltage (HV) overhead transmission design projects with hands-on exposure to PLS‑CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, and construction support.

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What You’ll Do

As an entry-level Associate Engineer supporting transmission line projects, you will:

• Conduct engineering-related studies and learn applicable design criteria
• Build and validate PLS software models (PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, etc.)
• Develop and analyze foundation designs (FAD, FD6, APile, LPile)
• Spot structures and evaluate clearances and structural utilization in PLS‑CADD
• Run PLS‑CADD reports (Structure Checks, Stringing Charts, etc.)
• Prepare plan/profile drawings, work order packages, release letters and construction support documentation
• Provide material specification input and support procurement coordination
• Evaluate design alternatives and document recommendations
• Estimate man-hours and project task completion dates
• Manage multiple tasks across projects and coordinate with survey, permitting, vendors/subcontractors

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What You’ll Bring

Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• EI/EIT certification (preferred)
• 1+ years related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (preferred)
• Experience using PLS‑CADD for transmission-line design (preferred)
• Familiarity with design codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI)
• Strong technical writing, documentation, calculation and sketching skills
• Ability to research engineering/design issues, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations
• Self-starter attitude; ability to work in varied, deadline-driven environments
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per company MVR policy
• Commitment to working safely and following safety procedures

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $103,307 per year (estimated)
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews and discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) Traditional & Roth with employer match (100% up to first 3% and 50% on next 2%; eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tiered health, vision & dental options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short- and long-term disability; life insurance
• Behavioral medicine via Teladoc
• Pet insurance, education reimbursement, flexible/dependent benefits plan
• Volunteer Time Off and referral bonuses

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Why Join

This role offers strong technical development, visible impact on real-world transmission projects, and opportunities to grow alongside experienced engineers in a supportive team environment. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools (PLS‑CADD) and standards while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Village, TX, USA (hybrid)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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