Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line

MetaOption, LLC

Irvine, CA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Budget Management, Business Development, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Civil Engineering, Construction, Consulting, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Electrical Power Transmission, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Engineering Management, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Mentoring, Network Operations Center, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement, Schedule Development, Structural Engineering, Technical Leadership

LOCATION

Irvine, CA

POSTED

6 days ago

Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line
Multiple locations available: Tualatin, OR, Irvine, CA , Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, Bloomington, MN, Ann Arbor, MI, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL.

Job Description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager (Overhead Transmission)

A leading U.S. engineering firm is seeking a senior-level transmission line engineer to lead complex overhead transmission projects for utility customers and mentor engineering teams. This role is heavily focused on structural design and offers strong compensation and long-term growth.

Technical Focus

90% structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)
Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures
Lattice tower experience is a plus
EPC and/or utility services experience preferred

Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs
Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations
Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines
Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training
Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects
Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts

Preferred Experience
U.S. investor-owned utility transmission projects
Strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, and foundation design
Experience coordinating with procurement, permitting, land, and construction teams
Proposal support and engineering cost estimating experience

Locations - Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL

(Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)

Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits

Requirements

8–12+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
PLS-CADD experience required
Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
PE license preferred
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Our client is a major in the red-hot electric power transmission industry. With the growing demand for electricity from data centers, electric vehicles, etc., this company will be busy for a long time.
Notes:
The ideal candidate will come from another engineering, consulting firm rather than an electric utility company. PLS-CADD is a must-have! They will not sponsor any visas, even TN.
They can use people in any combination of the following markets: Tualatin, OR, Irvine, CA , Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, Bloomington, MN, Ann Arbor, MI, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL.

About the Company

MetaOption, LLC

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