Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager to lead high-voltage transmission projects across the U.S. This role is heavily focused on structural design and technical leadership, with responsibility for quality, budget, schedule, and team performance.
What You’ll Bring
8–12+ years of transmission line design experience at 69kV and above (500kV+ strongly preferred for extra-high voltage projects)
PLS-CADD proficiency is required (ability to mentor and train others is a plus)
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred (Electrical or Mechanical backgrounds considered)
P.E. license strongly preferred
Deep experience in structural design (approximately 90% focus): foundations, framing, material selection, and loading analysis
Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures; lattice tower design is a plus
EPC and/or design services background supporting U.S. investor-owned utilities preferred
The Role
You will serve as the responsible engineer leading complex overhead transmission projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing the full design lifecycle. This includes coordination across procurement, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, subcontract administration, and construction support.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead multi-discipline engineering teams and mentor junior staff
Oversee engineering quality, budget performance, and schedule adherence
Serve as engineer of record on larger or multi-project assignments
Perform and review complex engineering calculations and deliverables
Client & Business Support
Engage directly with clients to understand project drivers and resolve concerns
Support proposals, estimates, and business development efforts
Manage project scope changes in coordination with project leadership
Technical Oversight
Provide subject matter expertise in high-voltage overhead line routing and structural loading
Guide foundation and structural design decisions
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and design guides
Team Management
Review engineering work products
Lead, mentor, and develop team members
Participate in hiring and performance management
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong background delivering overhead transmission projects for U.S. utilities
Advanced knowledge of structural loading, foundation design, and line routing
Working understanding of interdisciplinary coordination across large infrastructure programs
Confident communicator comfortable in both technical and client-facing settings
This is a leadership opportunity within a stable, growth-oriented firm executing major transmission programs nationwide.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Irvine, California
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Business Supportunmatched
CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
Extra-High Voltage (EVH)unmatched
High Voltage (HV)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Product Reviewsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Real Estateunmatched
Structural Engineeringunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
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