Pro Talent

Transmission Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

Pro Talent

full-time

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Location: North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • We are seeking a skilled Transmission Engineer to join a leading Transmission & Distribution practice in the Southeast region. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who is passionate about power systems engineering and eager to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • In this role, you will be directly involved in the design, modeling, and analysis of high-voltage overhead transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting the modernization of the energy grid.
  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow within the organization, mentor junior engineers, and eventually assume a leadership role, becoming a primary point of contact between clients and engineering teams.
  • This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, brings technical expertise in overhead transmission systems, and is motivated to take on increasingly complex responsibilities in the power and energy sector.
  • Perform and oversee all engineering tasks related to overhead transmission line design, including: PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, sag-tension calculations, and clearance reports.
  • Wire selection, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, and structure spotting.
  • Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high-voltage overhead transmission lines (HV OH T-Lines).
  • Develop structure and hardware designs, cost estimates, and detailed construction drawings.
  • Provide supervision and guidance during field installation activities.
  • Mentor and provide instruction to junior engineering staff.
  • Act as technical lead on projects and perform quality reviews.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program (required).
  • Professional certification (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (strongly preferred).
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience in routing and design of high-voltage overhead transmission line facilities.
  • A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of 69kV to 500kV line design.
  • Proficiency with power line design tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.