Staff Transmission Line Engineer Southeast (GA, NC, TN)

Staff Transmission Line Engineer - Southeast (GA, NC, TN) - PR/599145_1782917935

Staff Transmission Line Engineer - Southeast (GA, NC, TN)
Atlanta

Permanent

$100,000 - $140,000 USD a year

Power Delivery

PR/599145_1782917935

Staff Transmission Line Engineer - Southeast
Overview
A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a

Staff Transmission Line Engineer

to support the continued expansion of its Transmission & Distribution practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of overhead transmission line projects while contributing to the technical development of junior staff and supporting the successful delivery of complex utility infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Perform and support all aspects of overhead transmission line design, including:

PLS-CADD modeling

Line routing and alignment studies

Structure loading and analysis

Development of design criteria

Sag and tension calculations

Wire blowout and swing angle evaluations

Damper recommendations

Structure spotting and clearance reporting

Conductor and shield wire selection

Develop specifications for transmission line construction, materials, hardware, and related equipment.

Support structural design, hardware selection, and field implementation activities for high-voltage transmission projects.

Prepare construction drawing packages, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure quality and schedule objectives are met.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Participate in quality reviews and support project execution as a technical resource.

Assist with client coordination and project delivery efforts as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program and a minimum of 3 years of transmission line engineering experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology (ABET‑accredited), successful completion of the FE exam, and a minimum of 3 years of transmission line engineering experience.

OR

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of transmission line engineering experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience designing overhead transmission lines ranging from

69kV to 500kV .

Proficiency with industry‑standard software such as:

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Other Power Line Systems software

Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles related to transmission line design.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Previous consulting experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Full‑time position

Approximately 10% travel required

Multiple office locations available throughout the Southeast region (North Carolina and Tennessee)

Opportunities for technical growth and future leadership responsibilities within a growing Transmission & Distribution team.
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