Lead Transmission Line Engineer, Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Transmission Line Engineer designing high voltage transmission lines (69kV to 765kV) for Grid Group. Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with specifications and codes.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in transmission line design, including proficiency in PLS-CADD and adherence to engineering standards. Capable of mentoring team members and effectively communicating technical information to clients.

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Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyEngineering Standards KnowledgeClient Interaction ExperienceMentoring and Training

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignPreparation of Scopes of WorkDevelopment of Conceptual DesignsSelection of Equipment and MaterialsPreparation of Calculations and Specifications

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADD

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree from ABET-Accredited Engineering Program

Industry Keywords

NESCIECASCEACIIEEEANSI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range
Mentor and train less experienced design team members
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD
Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
12 or more years of transmission design experience
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software
Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications
Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV
Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others

Benefits

Comp & perks

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