Transmission Line Engineer III

Verdantas

Transmission line engineer designing overhead utility infrastructure for Verdantas, an environmental consulting and sustainable engineering firm. Developing PLS models, calculations, drawings, and construction packages.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeHouston • California, Colorado, Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design and analysis, utilizing PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER, while ensuring compliance with NESC and ASCE standards. Capable of mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

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Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyProfessional Engineer LicenseNESC ComplianceFoundation Design Experience

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line EngineeringStructure Loading CalculationsFraming DesignSag-Tension CalculationsClearance CalculationsLiDAR-Based ModelingElectrical Transmission StudiesHardware SizingConductor SizingDetailed Steel Design

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWER

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

NESCASCE StandardsUtility Design StandardsGrid-HardeningWildfire MitigationReconductoring Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform transmission line design and analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for voltages up to and including 500 kV
Develop structure loading, framing, and connection designs in accordance with the NESC, ASCE (10/74/113), and client-specific standards
Prepare and check plan-and-profile drawings, structure and material lists, and construction packages
Perform sag-tension, clearance, and structure/foundation loading calculations
Coordinate foundation design with structural and geotechnical staff
Support field data collection, LiDAR-based modeling, and as-built verification
Collaborate across structural, civil, and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated projects
Mentor and check the work of junior engineers and designers
Interface with clients and contribute to proposals, scoping, and estimates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
4–8 years of transmission line engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER
Working knowledge of the NESC and applicable ASCE and utility design standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred: Experience supporting major investor-owned utilities (e.g., CenterPoint, SDG&E, PG&E, Duke Energy, PPL)
Preferred: Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
Preferred: Owner’s Engineer or utility program-support experience
Preferred: Experience with grid-hardening, wildfire mitigation, or reconductoring programs
For Civil/Structural: Experience with foundation design (Direct Embed and Drilled Pier Foundations); working with Structural Fabricators; Detailed Steel Design of Transmission and Substation Structures
For Electrical: Experience with electrical transmission studies; hardware sizing for base insulation levels; ampacity & shielding calculations; conductor sizing; induction studies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays