Overview Lead Transmission Line Engineer to guide a high-performing team in designing and delivering high-voltage transmission projects for major utilities. You will serve as both engineer and technical project manager, applying standards and overseeing analyses, modeling, and procurement through multi-disciplinary project life cycles. You'll drive grid modernization with AI and digital design tools while nurturing staff growth and client relationships. This senior role offers fast-paced collaboration, ownership of scope, and opportunities to shape key initiatives.
Compensation / Benefits- flexible work hours
- potential remote work
- relocation assistance
- career development opportunities
- mentoring and training
- competitive compensation and benefits
Responsibilities- Lead multiple design teams across overhead and underground transmission projects
- Manage client relations, proposals, scope definitions, and new business capture
- Oversee project execution, schedule and budget monitoring, and performance reviews
- Coach, mentor, and delegate work to engineers; foster a positive, collaborative team culture
- Drive quality control and continuous improvement through streamlined processes and automation
- Prepare and respond to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs; define scope and deliverables
- Liaise with clients to develop long-term relationships and growth opportunities
- Coordinate with project managers to manage portfolio health and resources
- Participate in leadership discussions and strategic development of the Transmission Line Section
- Support staff recruitment and development, including training and performance management
- Support grid modernization initiatives using AI, automation, and digital design platforms
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification
- Strong communication skills as primary client contact
- Business acumen with proven track record on project performance metrics
- Willingness to work onsite periodically and travel as needed
- Ability and passion for mentoring staff
- strong communication
- leadership and team development
- collaboration and teamwork
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- MFAD and/or LPILE for foundations
