About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Transmission Line Engineer role gives you hands-on experience designing and supporting high-voltage transmission and distribution projects. You will apply engineering fundamentals to real-world power-delivery work across a range of voltages and structure types.

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV range.
• Prepare construction sketches for overhead and underground network services (4 kV through 34 kV).
• Perform structural analysis and design for pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Complete foundation designs for transmission structures.
• Perform conductor selection studies and calculate conductor sag; model shielding, grounding, and induction.
• Model transmission lines in PLS‑CADD and produce plan/profile drawings; determine right-of-way requirements.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and review vendor submittals.
• Coordinate with project teams and communicate technical work clearly in written and verbal form.

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What We’re Looking For

Our client seeks an early-career engineer with relevant academic background and practical exposure to transmission-line concepts and design tools.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred (other degrees with relevant coursework considered).
• Internship, co-op, or related engineering experience is desirable.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, AutoCAD, PoleForeman, and ArcGIS.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals applicable to transmission line and distribution design.
• Proficiency with MS Office; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; our client does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• ABET-accredited BS or MS degree.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) passed and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.
• Experience with PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, CDEGS, MicroStation, or other GIS tools.
• Experience preparing engineering calculation documentation and utility construction/inspection exposure.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards: NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318.

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Location & Work Model

• Work location: Lake Mary, FL (hybrid).
• Typical on-site expectation: three days per week in the office, two days remote.
• Relocation assistance may be available depending on candidate location.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range (base): $62,998 - $90,586 per year.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and other programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary annual bonus where applicable.

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Why This Role

This position is a strong early-career opportunity to develop transmission-line design skills on projects from 69 kV up to 765 kV while using industry-standard software (PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD) and modern automation tools. Our client values engineers who use data and tools—automation and appropriate AI—to accelerate design workflows and improve quality.

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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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