Senior Transmission Engineer

Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

On-Site Role

Compensation: $80,000 - $180,000

About The Role

Join a top 10, 100% employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction firm specializing in large-scale power and industrial infrastructure projects. As a Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of our Power Delivery practice and leading the execution of high-voltage transmission projects for utility and energy clients. This direct-hire opportunity offers you the chance to serve as both a technical leader and client-facing partner, driving project execution, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business development efforts across a growing transmission portfolio. You will be involved in projects from conceptual design through construction, acting as a technical resource for both clients and internal teams. This position provides significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and involvement in impactful utility and infrastructure projects within a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead overhead transmission line design and engineering from conceptual development through construction support, including preparation and review of designs, calculations, specifications, and construction packages
• Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations for transmission projects
• Conduct conductor selection studies, clearance evaluations, grounding studies, lightning performance analysis, and other transmission engineering calculations
• Apply NESC, NERC, FERC, and utility-specific design standards throughout project execution
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational, commercial, governmental, and military facilities
• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, equipment specifications, and project deliverables
• Support project managers with engineering service estimates, project planning, and proposal development efforts
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical consultation throughout project execution
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, structural, substation, and project management groups
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers as project needs require
• Support field visits, site inspections, and construction-related activities as needed
• Contribute to both project execution and client relationship development within a growing transmission practice

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural Engineering, or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain or transfer PE licensure in Florida
• 7+ years of overhead transmission line engineering experience
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and other transmission engineering design tools
• Strong understanding of transmission engineering principles, design standards (NESC, NERC, FERC), and industry best practices
• Experience supporting overhead transmission line projects in utility, consulting, or EPC environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute engineering work and contribute to project success with minimal oversight
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving as a technical lead on project teams
• Ability to work directly with clients and project stakeholders in a professional, consultative manner
• Experience supporting project proposals and engineering estimates (preferred)
• Familiarity with regional utility clients and transmission infrastructure programs (preferred)

What's In It For You

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• PE Licensure & Professional Certification Support
• Professional Development & Leadership Training
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Exposure to High-Impact Utility & Infrastructure Projects

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.