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Sargent & Lundy

Senior Transmission Line Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Senior Transmission Line Engineer responsible for designing and analyzing high voltage transmission lines. Collaborate with teams and clients while mentoring junior engineers in transmission line engineering.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design, including proficiency in PLS-CADD and knowledge of relevant design codes and standards. Capable of leading project teams, developing engineering proposals, and conducting cost analyses.

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Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyProject Team LeadershipEngineering Proposal DevelopmentKnowledge of Design Codes and Standards

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Hard Skills
Transmission Line DesignCost AnalysisDesign Criteria DevelopmentRight of Way VerificationConductor Sag/Tension AnalysisEngineering Proposal DevelopmentSchedulingCost Estimation
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationAttention to DetailExcellent Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
PLS-TOWERSAG10LPILEMFADArcGISCDEGSAutoCADMicroStationMS Office
Certifications & Qualifications
PE License
Industry Keywords
NESCIECCSAIEEEANSIIBCASCE 7AISCACI 318

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range
  • Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria
  • Route and site transmission lines
  • Specify transmission line components with vendors and clients
  • Direct a small project team
  • Mentor less experienced staff
  • Collaborate with a diverse client base
  • Travel for site visits and client meetings if needed
  • Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD software
  • 7 or more years of experience in transmission line design
  • Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year (valued but not required)
  • Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates (valued but not required)
  • Experience with scheduling (valued but not required)
  • Proficiency with PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation (valued but not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health & Wellness
  • Financial Benefits
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements