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Transmission Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc., Denver, CO, USA

Pay: $110,000-$150,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


Title:

Transmission Engineer – High Voltage Transmission
Location:

Flexible / Hybrid (U.S.)
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Shift/Hours:

Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Base Salary:

$110,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Career Growth Opportunities
About the Opportunity

An engineering organization is seeking a Transmission Engineer to support the design, analysis, and engineering of high-voltage transmission line projects. This role focuses on developing detailed engineering packages, performing system analysis, and supporting construction activities for 69kV–500kV transmission infrastructure. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex utility projects while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Job Duties

• Perform engineering and design of high-voltage transmission lines (69kV–500kV) using PLS-CADD.
• Prepare construction documentation, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings.
• Conduct engineering analysis to ensure system reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide field support during construction and assist with technical issue resolution.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities across project teams.
• Apply and adapt standard engineering techniques, codes, and industry standards.
• Develop solutions to complex engineering challenges and support project studies.
• Assist with preparation of engineering reports and technical documentation.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required.
• 8–15 years of transmission engineering experience.
• PLS-CADD proficiency required.
• Experience supporting high-voltage transmission line design projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.