Senior Transmission Line Engineer

ICF

. Design transmission lines from conceptual engineering through final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $98,614 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design, including conductor sizing, economic evaluations, and compliance with NESC and regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage projects, mentor junior engineers, and deliver technical reports while maintaining strong client relationships.

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Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyNESC ComplianceElectrical Clearance DeterminationTechnical Report Development

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Hard Skills

Conductor SizingInduction AnalysisImpedance AnalysisVoltage Drop AnalysisGrounding CalculationsLightning Performance StudiesQA/QC for Engineering DeliverablesField InspectionsElectrical ModelingTechnical Specifications Preparation

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCommunicationMentoringCollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

NERCFERCIEEE StandardsANSI StandardsFAC-008EPCElectric UtilityEngineering ConsultingBid EvaluationsConstruction Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design transmission lines from conceptual engineering through final design, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analysis
Provide senior-level technical expertise and ensure technical accuracy, best practices, and industry-leading design solutions
Perform conductor economic evaluations, lightning performance studies, grounding calculations, and electrical clearance determinations per NESC and applicable standards
Interpret and apply NERC, FERC, and regional regulatory requirements
Prepare and review specifications, data sheets, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings, and purchase recommendations
Collaborate with project managers on scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, construction support, and change order management
Perform and review QA/QC for engineering deliverables, production drawings, CAD outputs, and construction administration activities
Resolve design-related field issues
Conduct and lead field inspections, measurements, calculations, and installation reviews
Develop and present technical reports
Support marketing and business development efforts
Build strong relationships with clients and contractors
Mentor junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field)
5+ years of transmission line engineering experience (design, analysis, modeling, or similar)
5+ years of experience working with an electric utility, EPC, or engineering consulting firm
5+ years of experience working in PLS-CADD
Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ANSI, FERC-881, and FAC-008 standards
Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
Ability to work productively from a home office without direct supervision
Must submit the application directly; third-party applications may be excluded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote
Flexible schedule
Work-life balance
Donation matching
Volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Access to professional development resources
401k matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Reasonable accommodations for disability, veteran, and religious purposes