Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Lead the design of transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in the design and analysis of high-voltage transmission lines, particularly in the 500kV and 765kV range, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client specifications. Capable of mentoring team members and effectively communicating technical information through reports and studies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyElectrical Considerations for 765kVCalculations and Specifications PreparationConceptual Design DevelopmentScope of Work PreparationDesign Basis DeterminationEquipment and Materials SelectionDesign Drawing ReviewHigh-Voltage Design Experience

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDArcGISDigital ToolsAutomationArtificial Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicensePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Transmission LinesNESCIECASCEACIIEEEANSIClient RequirementsDesign ComplianceConstruction Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range
Serve as a subject matter specialist in 500kV and 765kV transmission lines
Mentor and train less experienced design team members
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and S&L formats
Independently review calculations, drawings, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD
Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes
Use appropriate technology, data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, with professional judgment and review

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
12 years of transmission design experience
3 or more years of experience in 500kV and/or 765kV transmission line design
Familiarity with the electrical considerations for 765kV transmission lines
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software
Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, determining design basis, selecting equipment and materials, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications
Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 765kV
Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others
Work authorization in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization
PE license, PMP certification, construction experience, and familiarity with ArcGIS are valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility