Transmission Line Engineer
The Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of overhead high-voltage transmission lines, including routing, structure design, conductor selection, and loading analysis. This role involves close coordination with multiple disciplines, use of specialized design software, and support throughout project execution from planning through construction. The position requires strong technical skills, communication abilities, and occasional field visits to ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring Transmission Line Engineers to support engineering and design of overhead high-voltage transmission lines. You will work with multi-discipline teams to develop safe, compliant, and constructible transmission-line designs that meet project schedules and client standards.
- Perform engineering and design for new transmission lines, rebuilds, reconductoring, structure replacements, and line modifications
- Develop transmission line alignments, plan-and-profile drawings, structure spotting, structure lists, and construction documentation
- Perform conductor sag–tension, clearance, loading, and structural analyses
- Develop and evaluate transmission structure configurations (poles, lattice structures, components)
- Use PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, TOWER, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar transmission-line design tools
- Prepare material specifications, bills of material, and construction specifications
- Coordinate geotechnical, foundation, survey, right-of-way, permitting, and environmental inputs required for design
- Coordinate interfaces with substations and other project disciplines
- Review field information, LiDAR, survey data, and as‑built records
- Participate in design reviews, QA/QC, project scoping, estimating, and scheduling
- Conduct field/site visits as needed and provide construction-phase engineering support and clarifications
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience levels: entry through senior — all levels will be considered
- Experience with electric utility transmission-line engineering preferred
- Proficiency with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, TOWER, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools preferred
- Familiarity with NESC and utility transmission-line design standards preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- FE/EIT certification preferred; PE licensure preferred for senior-level candidates
Education & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited four‑year institution
- Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Employment contingent on successful completion of background check (may include driving history, criminal records, and other relevant checks)
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $88,238 per year (estimated)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and 9 company‑paid holidays
- Full‑time employment
Physical & Environmental
- Work primarily in a routine office environment with occasional field/site visits
- Prolonged sitting and standing required
- Ability to occasionally lift, pull, carry, or push items up to 50 pounds
- Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner
- Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed to support field visits and project coordination
Additional Details
- Location: The Woodlands, TX
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Confidential Client is an equal‑opportunity employer; reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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