Transmission Line Engineer/Manager

Grid United

Transmission Line Engineer managing major transmission line design projects for Grid United providing long-haul electric transmission solutions. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing proposals for engineering scopes.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design activities for major transmission line projects by collaborating with internal resources, managing external engineering consultants, and interfacing with various project stakeholders.
Lead planning of project design activities, including engineering scope, budget, and schedule.
Review detailed design submittals and studies to ensure robust technical standards, compliance with permitting and land requirements, customer/financing requirements, and needs of execution team, proposing optimization opportunities when possible.
Manage transmission structure engineering and testing, geotechnical investigations, and designs for encroachments and utility crossing agreements.
Provide engineering support to other disciplines as needed for project development, permit support, landowner coordination and risk mitigation.
Participate in field visits to assess site/route suitability and constructability.
Engage with landowners, community members, and other stakeholders to convey technical components of projects.
Stay informed about technical capabilities and advances in HVDC and transmission industry, sharing knowledge throughout the engineering team and organization.
Utilize internal tools and market outreach to prepare and update project CAPEX estimates.
Provide technical due diligence support such as fatal flaw analyses for early-stage development prospects and potential acquisition opportunities.
Propose and implement lessons learned to support continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including contract management and the drafting and administration of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Service Orders (SOs) related to engineering scopes of work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, or environmental) from an ABET-accredited program
5+ years’ experience managing transmission line engineering design
8+ years preferred
Knowledge of overall design and construction process for transmission projects
Strong ambition to learn the cutting edge of the power industry and transmission development
A passion for collaborative, team-based work with a hands-on entrepreneurial approach to project development
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and lead external teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and work with professionals from different disciplines
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task efficiently with constant regard for accuracy and quality
Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and project changes
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines
Hard work ethic, persistence, and an ability to quickly grasp and understand new concepts
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to interface with landowners and other project stakeholders to convey technical information
Proficiency with the following software: Microsoft Office suite products (Excel, PowerPoint) - required
PLS-CADD – required
ArcGIS Online - preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k)
Competitive base salary and bonus incentive plan
Long term incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission line engineering designgeotechnical investigationsfatal flaw analysesengineering scope managementbudget managementschedule managementdesign optimizationproject CAPEX estimatescontract managementMaster Service Agreements

Soft Skills

collaborative workindependent workinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilityflexibilitymulti-taskingcommunication skillsrelationship buildingentrepreneurial approach

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringABET-accredited program