Transmission Line Engineer IV

RRC

Transmission Line Engineer IV at RRC, focusing on transmission line engineering and project management across the U.S. and Canada, mentoring team members and maintaining design standards.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line engineering, project management, and design compliance with industry standards. Proficient in mentoring engineering teams and conducting value engineering analyses to optimize project outcomes.

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Transmission Line EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicensePLS-CADD ProficiencyDesign Codes and Standards KnowledgeProject Management

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignFoundation DesignValue EngineeringElectrical StudiesCost Estimation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PLS-TOWERFAD ToolsLPileMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s in EngineeringActive Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Transmission LineNESCRUSIEEEASCE 7ASCE 48ASCE 74AISCACI 318Medium to Extra High Voltage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level guidance of transmission line engineering and project management principles to carry out project tasks while working in a multidisciplinary team.
Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
Review and approve designs generated by other peers.
Ensure designs meet project specifications, design requirements, and company quality standards.
Champion the consistent application and compliance with industry standards, codes, and engineering guidelines throughout all stages of transmission line projects.
Contribute to the creation, improvement, and implementation of internal design procedures and standards.
Mentor and train engineering team members, share technical expertise and support professional development.
Responsible for reviewing and approving all project models and documentation and serve as a Responsible in Charge.
Perform value engineering design analyses to determine the most cost-competitive design.
Participate in project site visits as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in engineering in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years of related transmission line engineering experience.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US.
Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines.
Strong knowledge with design codes, standards, and guidelines such as NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE 7, ASCE 48, ASCE 74, AISC, and ACI 318.
Prior experience in foundation design using FAD Tools and/or LPile.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a cohesive project design.
Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving, and deadline-driven environment.
Experience collaborating, communicating, and coordinating with project stakeholders including internal interdisciplinary SMEs, clients, vendors, contractors, etc.
Must be highly organized to manage detailed project information and prioritize tasks.
Well versed in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word analyze and communicate design information.
Must be willing to travel to project locations for short durations (typically one to two days per trip) around the Canada or U.S.
Must be authorized for full-time work in Canada or the United States.
Able or willing to lead a team of engineers and designers in completing multiple projects concurrently and ensuring company quality standards preferred.
Experience with transmission line voltages at 500 kV and above preferred.
Experience with underground medium to extra high voltage line designs preferred
Transmission line electrical studies including but not limited to EMF, insulation coordination, lightning protection, corona effects, etc. preferred.
Proficiency in PLS-TOWER preferred.
Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates preferred.
Experience in testing specifications preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k matching
Bonus eligibility
Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)