Transmission Line Engineer

Job Title: Transmission Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Transmission Line Engineer, where you will support transmission line and tower projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. This role involves engineering and leading projects from conceptual design through construction support, providing technical leadership, and ensuring coordination across multiple disciplines. Candidates should ideally have a civil or mechanical engineering degree, with consideration given to electrical engineers who have relevant experience. Familiarity with PLS software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and scope documents for construction packages.
• Lead and coordinate design engineers and technical staff to deliver projects effectively.
• Review technical reports and engineering studies.
• Coordinate with contractors, permitting agencies, and internal disciplines, providing construction and field support as needed.
• Apply project management practices related to engineering quality, safety, and execution.
• Contribute to multiple power delivery projects, ensuring timely and successful project completion.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in transmission line design using the PLS software suite.
• Strong knowledge of conductors, hardware assemblies, structure detailing, and bills of material.
• Experience developing assembly, framing, loading, and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel, FRP, and lattice structures.
• Familiarity with related electrical studies such as EMF, grounding, fault current, contaminants, and clearance analysis.
• Ability to work with survey and GIS data and integrate it into PLS‑CADD models.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes including ASCE, ACI, IEEE, NESC, RUS, and GO‑95.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in team environments.
• Experience interpreting geotechnical data for foundation design and embedment calculations.
• Proficient with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Pole, PLS‑Tower, L‑Pile, MFAD, and Microsoft Office.
• EIT certification is ideal, PE is a plus.
• 4-5+ years of experience preferred, with consideration for those with 8-20 years of expertise.

Work Environment

Enjoy a collaborative culture with high-caliber teams and supportive colleagues. Work on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that offer variety and depth. Benefit from flexible work arrangements and autonomy, particularly as you gain seniority. Our supportive environment is designed to foster career longevity with multiple paths for growth, supported by the stability of a global firm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $74.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.