Entry Level Transmission Line Engineer

Entry level transmission line design engineer

About Copper Roots, Inc

Copper Roots is an engineering consulting firm specializing in the power delivery market, leveraging a partnership approach to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for our clients.

At Copper Roots, we believe our greatest strength is our people. As an employee-owned engineering firm, we cultivate a culture of support, trust, and continuous growth. We invest in each other, celebrate successes, and empower autonomy—because when our team thrives, so do our clients. Committed to service excellence, we exceed expectations through collaboration, innovation, and genuine dedication. At Copper Roots, we don’t just solve problems—we build lasting relationships and engineer a better future.

Description

Copper Roots is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in Boise, ID. In this role, you will assist in the design and analysis of overhead transmission line projects. You will work under the supervision of licensed professional engineers to develop technical solutions through the design and construction phases of a project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and analysis of high-voltage overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Perform structure loading calculations, conductor sag analysis, and line routing studies.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, material lists, technical reports, cost estimates, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including NESC, ASCE, RUS, IEEE, and ACI.
• Collaborate with team members to successfully execute projects.
• Coordinate with clients and other stakeholders on the status of the project.
• Provide technical support during bidding, procurement, and construction phases.
• Conduct site visits and work with field teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure overall quality of design tasks and project deliverables through adherence of quality procedures.
• Foster a positive work environment and contribute to the knowledge growth of individuals and the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Basic knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals and principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently (without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the United States.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for continued growth and development at an employee-owned firm.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid personal time off (PTO).
• Hybrid work environment.

If you are a motivated entry level engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow your career with an employee-owned company, we encourage you to apply!

Copper Roots is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.