Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager (PLS-CADD)

Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager (PLS-CADD)
Location: Denver, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Openings: 2
The Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager will lead the design and execution of high-voltage overhead transmission line projects (69kV and above).
This role combines technical leadership and project management, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring project delivery meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Strong expertise with PLS-CADD modeling and transmission design is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership

• Lead engineering teams for overhead transmission line projects (69kV+).
• Provide technical oversight for transmission line routing and design activities.

Project Management

• Manage engineering scope, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Transmission Line Design

• Serve as the technical lead for PLS-CADD modeling and analysis.
• Perform and review transmission design calculations including:
  • Structural loading
  • Line routing
  • Framing and hardware selection
  • Foundation design

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines including:
  • Structural engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Permitting teams
  • Procurement teams
  • Construction support teams

Client & Business Development

• Interface with utility clients and project stakeholders.
• Support proposal preparation and business development initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance on transmission design best practices and tools, including PLS-CADD.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Or related discipline

Experience

• 8–12+ years of overhead transmission line design experience
• Experience working on transmission systems 69kV or higher
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing technical deliverables

Technical Skills

• PLS-CADD expertise (Required)
• Strong understanding of structural aspects of transmission line design
• Experience with:
  • Foundation design
  • Framing and structural loading
  • Line routing and modeling

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience supporting EPC or engineering consulting projects
• Experience with transmission structures including:
  • Steel structures
  • Wood poles
  • Laminated or composite poles
  • Lattice towers

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Total Years of Transmission Line Design Experience:
Do you hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license?
Do you have 8+ years of overhead transmission line design experience?
Do you have experience working on transmission systems 69kV or higher?
How many years of experience do you have with PLS-CADD modeling?
Do you have experience performing structural calculations for transmission lines?
Have you led engineering teams or served as technical lead on transmission projects?
Do you have experience working with utility clients or EPC projects?
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Denver, CO?