Staff Transmission Line Engineer

Staff Transmission Line Engineer

The Transmission & Distribution team is seeking a Staff Transmission Line Engineer to support our expanding operations in the Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their work and contribute to the success of both the team and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high- and extra-high-voltage (69500 kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.

• Develop detailed construction packages, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation assembly drawings.

• Prepare project specifications and design criteria documents.

• Provide technical support and oversight during field construction activities.

• Foster and maintain strong client relationships while offering technical mentorship to junior engineers.

• Contribute to the advancement of design standards and best practices within the team.

• Support other engineering tasks as required.

• Occasional travel to project or client sites may be necessary.

• Experience with HVDC systems is considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a Bachelors in Engineering Technology with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• A Masters degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of professional experience.

• Minimum 3 years of transmission line design experience.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with project scheduling and budgeting.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

• Consulting or utility experience preferred.