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Transmission Project Engineer

Progressive / SThree Group · Oakland, CA, USA ·

Pay:
80.000 - 120.000
Job type:
Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering for 5-10+ mile transmission reconductoring projects, including conductor and structure selection with kV between 150 - 230.

Make informed decisions on which conductors, which structures, and where structures should be located, integrating field conditions and constructability.

Work closely with seasoned engineers during early phases to align on design assumptions, standards, and technical decisions.

Coordinate daily/weekly with the design engineer to review project status, resolve issues, and drive engineering progress.

Serve as technical project lead, partnering with the PM to build engineering schedules, manage milestones, and ensure no‑slip deadlines (e.g., 30% design completion dates).

Perform weekly field visits to review pole sites, verify conditions, meet with construction, and ensure design intent aligns with real‑world constraints.

Maintain project documentation, schedules, and decision logs using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Provide field and construction coordination, addressing questions, validating constructability, and resolving design conflicts quickly.

EOE Statement:

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

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