REI Utility Services

Transmission Engineer

REI Utility Services

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Athens • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • $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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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