Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

. Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $84,762 - $129,498 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design, including cost analysis, routing, and component specification. Proficient in PLS-CADD and experienced in project management, mentoring, and client interaction.

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Transmission Line DesignCost EstimationPLS-CADD ProficiencyProject Team LeadershipEngineering Documentation

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignCost EstimationConductor SelectionShielding StudiesGrounding StudiesInduction StudiesEngineering CalculationsTechnical PlansSpecifications PreparationRight-of-Way Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMentoringClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDMS OfficePLS-TOWERSAG10LPILEMFADArcGISCDEGSAutoCADMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

NESCIECCSAIEEEANSIIBCASCE 7AISCACI 318

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range
Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria
Support routing and siting of transmission lines
Conduct conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies
Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components
Direct a small project team
Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff
Interact with clients and other project teams across a diverse client base
Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings
Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software and ability to review transmission line models
5 or more years of experience as a member of a project team on diverse transmission assignments
Experience with transmission line design incorporating code requirements
Experience developing cost estimates
Experience creating and coordinating schedules
Experience preparing specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction
Experience liaising with construction and installation
Knowledge of right-of-way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models
Experience writing and supporting documentation for engineering calculations
Familiarity with NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship
Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year is valued but not required
Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates is valued but not required
Experience with scheduling is valued but not required
Familiarity with PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation is valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
Life and 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