Transmission Line Engineer

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, development of design criteria, wire selection, etc.

• Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects.

• Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers.

• Estimate labor, material, and construction costs for transmission line projects.

• Conduct field inspections, route evaluations, and provide construction support.

• Create construction bid documents, review contracts, specifications, bids, and offer recommendations.

This job might be for you if you possess the following:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

• 5+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry.

• P.E. license or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe.

• Proficiency in transmission line design, including:

• Develop plan and profile drawings.

• Structure loading and analysis for wood, steel, and concrete poles/towers.

• Sag-tension calculations and conductor clearance analysis.

• Foundation design for transmission structures.

• Route selection and environmental considerations.

• Knowledge of permitting procedures, right-of-way, property lines, and easements.

• Familiarity with industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, IEEE, AISC, ACI, ASTM, and RUS specifications .

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Capable of supervising and training new team members.

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD , PLS-POLE , PLS-TOWER , and SAG10 software.

• Experience with structural analysis tools such as LPile , and RISA 3D / RISA Foundation .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV, along with proficiency or working knowledge of power line design software related to Power Line Systems (PLS) tools.

• Experience with renewable energy integration and grid modernization projects.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Project Engineer III $120,000.00 - $180,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.