Transmission Engineer

REI Utility Services

Transmission Engineer planning, designing, and analyzing high-voltage electric transmission systems. Collaborating with teams to deliver safe and reliable transmission solutions in compliance with standards.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeAthens • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and analyze overhead and underground transmission lines (typically 69kV–345kV+)
Perform line routing, structure spotting, and loading calculations
Develop detailed engineering drawings, equipment specifications, technical bid summaries, and technical reports
Conduct electrical, structural, and thermal analyses using industry software tools
Coordinate with substation, distribution, protection, and construction teams
Support permitting, environmental, and right-of-way considerations
Provide construction support, including responding to RFIs and field issues
Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, NERC, and utility standards
Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and project documentation
Participate in internal design reviews and quality assurance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required or ability to obtain
2–7+ years of transmission line engineering experience (level dependent)
Working knowledge of transmission design standards and codes
Proficiency with industry software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, AutoCAD, GIS tools)
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$178 per diem for nights spent away from the Athens/Home Area on approved field assignments
Two (2) weeks of paid vacation upon hire
Company-paid holidays
Eligibility for 100% employer-paid health insurance on the first day of the month following successful completion of a 90-day introductory period
Simple IRA Retirement Plan with 3% company match (after one year of employment)

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission line engineeringline routingstructure spottingloading calculationselectrical analysisstructural analysisthermal analysiscost estimationproject documentationquality assurance

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification