Director, Transmission Engineering

Dudek

. Lead and grow transmission services for energy clients .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission engineering, project management, and client relationship building, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality engineering design and meeting industry standards. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and workflows.

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Transmission EngineeringProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Site Development EngineeringTransmission System DesignPlan & Profile Drawings ReviewSag & Tension ChartsPoles, Structures, and Foundations DesignEngineering Design DrawingsKPI SettingBudget ManagementProject DeliveryContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

People LeadershipClient-Facing ExperienceMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWERPSSECAD PlatformsPDF Markup Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Transmission ServicesEnergy ClientsIndustry CodesBest PracticesProject Financial Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow transmission services for energy clients
Oversee project delivery and build client and project teams
Shape strategy and strengthen client relationships
Expand Dudek’s transmission engineering capabilities and client base
Lead client services, prepare engineering design drawings, and serve as engineer of record
Build and manage a team responsible for transmission engineering deliverables
Lead transmission routing and siting
Coordinate with Dudek’s environmental teams
Deliver projects on schedule and within budget
Lead, mentor, and scale the transmission engineering team
Set short- and long-term goals and KPIs for delivery, quality, and growth
Oversee staffing, resourcing, training, and technical development
Lead transmission design from conceptual phase through design completion
Review transmission line design deliverables at a senior technical level
Ensure deliverables meet client expectations, industry codes, and internal standards
Guide teams through constructability and design challenges
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources under executed contracts
Support proposals, project financial performance, and long-term client relationships
Advance engineering tools, processes, and workflows through continuous improvement
Collaborate across disciplines, regions, and project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (power-focused programs preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
10+ years of experience in site development engineering and design for transmission systems
Proven track record of managing and designing complex projects
Strong command of industry codes, standards, and best practices
Strong people leadership and client-facing experience
Proven experience reviewing Plan & profile drawings, Sag & tension charts, poles, structures, and foundations
Preferred experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, PSSE, CAD platforms, and PDF markup tools
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
U.S. work authorization required
Ability to bend, squat, climb ladders, and lift up to 35 lbs unassisted or 50 lbs in a team lift
Ability to work outdoors in uneven terrain, extreme weather, and around moving vehicles and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned firm
Benefits and perks of being a Dudekian
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace
Occasional project site visits and remote/office-based work environment