Senior Transmission Line Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

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

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design, cost analysis, and project management, with proficiency in PLS-CADD and a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. Capable of mentoring team members and effectively communicating with diverse clients and project teams.

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Transmission Line DesignCost Estimate DevelopmentPLS-CADD ProficiencyProject Team LeadershipNESC/IEC/IEEE Compliance

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignCost Estimate DevelopmentSchedule CreationSpecification PreparationEngineering CalculationsRight-of-Way RequirementsConductor SelectionShielding StudiesGrounding StudiesInduction Studies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMentoringClient InteractionTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDMS OfficePLS-TOWERSAG10LPILEMFADArcGISCDEGSAutoCADMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Current PE License

Industry Keywords

Transmission LinesDesign CriteriaConstruction DocumentsCode RequirementsTechnical PlansProject ManagementEngineering ProposalsDiverse Client BaseCost AnalysesDigital Tools

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 a diverse client base and other project teams
Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings
Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work
Use appropriate technology, data, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital tools where relevant, with professional judgment and review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
No U.S. work authorization sponsorship available
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to review transmission line models
7 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 with cost estimate development
Experience with schedule creation and coordination
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 providing support 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
Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year preferred
Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates preferred
Experience with scheduling preferred
Proficiency with PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation 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
Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus