Job Title: Overhead Transmission Line Engineers & Project Engineering Managers
Role Summary
This job covers two open overhead transmission line requisitions (10 openings total) at a top-ranked, employee-owned U.S. engineering firm. Submit each candidate to the role that best fits.
Work model (both roles): In the office 5 days/week for the first 90 days, then hybrid 3 days/week. NOT fully remote. Candidate must live within commuting distance of an eligible office. No visa sponsorship.
ROLE 1 - Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager (5 openings)
Locations: Tualatin OR, Irvine CA, Houston TX, Overland Park KS, Denver CO, Bloomington MN, Ann Arbor MI, Raleigh NC, Orlando FL (open to candidates near other major U.S. offices of the firm)
Base salary: up to $270,000 + bonus, ESOP, full benefits
8-12+ years of overhead transmission line design at 69kV+; 500kV+ experience strongly preferred
PLS-CADD is REQUIRED - must be an expert who can train other engineers on it
~90% structural focus (foundations, framing, materials); steel, wood, laminate and composite structures; lattice tower a plus
BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered); PE preferred (any state)
Leads engineering execution on large or multiple projects, owns design reviews and QA/QC, mentors engineers, serves as responsible charge, supports client relationships and pursuits
Important: the client wants a TECHNICAL LEAD, not a project manager / execution type. Candidates whose strength is project management rather than hands-on PLS-CADD design leadership will be passed on.
ROLE 2 - Senior Structural / Transmission Line Engineer (5 openings)
Locations: Denver CO, Chicago IL, Boston MA, Bloomington MN, Sacramento CA, Los Angeles CA, Walnut Creek CA
Base salary by state: CO and IL $148,852-$230,000; MA $162,384-$230,000; MN $142,086-$230,000; CA $148,852-$230,000
11+ years of directly related transmission line engineering experience
PLS-CADD is REQUIRED; PLS-POLE a plus
Strong overhead transmission line design knowledge from 69kV to 500kV+; supports 345kV-765kV rebuild and greenfield projects, including HVDC
Structural design of steel transmission structures and foundations using 3D analysis software
BS in Civil, Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; PE preferred; HVDC or 765kV experience a plus; familiarity with NESC and ASCE/IEEE standards
Works as a technical specialist with minimal supervision, mentors junior and mid-level engineers, maintains design standards, supports business development
Both roles: Must pass background check, drug screen and MVR. Full benefits, 401(k), ESOP. Relocation possible for the ideal candidate.
Skills and Certifications:PLS-CADD
Ideal CandidateIdeal candidate has 10+ years of experience in structural engineering for transmission lines, come from another engineering firm (rather than utility/power provider) and be an expert in PLS-CADD.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Angeles, Michigan (Remote)
Salary
$148,852–$230,000 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Softwareunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Structural Engineeringunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
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