Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

. Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in transmission line design from 69kV to 765kV, with proficiency in PLS-CADD and a strong understanding of engineering standards. Capable of mentoring team members and ensuring compliance with specifications and client requirements through effective coordination and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyEngineering Standards KnowledgeClient CoordinationMentoring and Training

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyScope of Work PreparationConceptual Design DevelopmentCalculations and Specifications PreparationDesign Drawing ReviewEngineering Standards Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDArcGIS

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicensePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Transmission LinesNESCIECASCEACIIEEEANSI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

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 comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare clear, concise reports and studies meeting client requirements and S&L formats
Independently review others’ calculations, drawings, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD
Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes
Use appropriate technology and digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvement where relevant

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
10 or more years of transmission design experience
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 500kV
Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship
PE license is valued but not required
PMP certification is valued but not required
Construction experience is valued but not required
Familiarity with ArcGIS is valued but not required
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless specifically identified elsewhere

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 may be available for eligible positions