Transmission Design Engineer

Overview
Date Posted: 06/22/2026 | Hiring Organization: Rose International | Position Number: 503137 | Industry: Utility

Job Title: Transmission Design Engineer | Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612

Work Model: Hybrid | Work Model Details: Onsite 2 days/week | Employment Type: Temporary | FT/PT: Full-Time | Estimated Duration (In months): 7

Min Hourly Rate: $70.00 | Max Hourly Rate: $76.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Design, Engineering, Project Management, Transmission

Experience Desired: Transmission line engineering experience supporting 115kV–500kV utility projects (3+ yrs); Experience leading complex transmission engineering projects and coordinating with project managers (3+ yrs); Strong expertise applying GO 95, NESC, and utility transmission design standards (3+ yrs); Hands-on experience using PLS-CADD, PLS POLE, and related structural analysis tools (3+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

C2C is not available

Job Education & Experience

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited US curriculum or equivalent from outside the US

Required Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

3 years of cumulative experience in engineering and design

Past Transmission Experience, Demonstrates Curiosity & Project Management Skills

Preferred Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

Electrical transmission line engineering for 115kV–500kV

Strong familiarity with GO 95, NESC, and client transmission line standards and construction practices

Strong familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc

Skills in project management

Position Summary
This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. The role is for a journey-level engineer who has mastered Associate engineer skills and duties, and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. The journey engineer exercises independent judgment in applying engineering principles and works with minimal supervision. Collaboration with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners to assess project needs is essential. Additional responsibilities include developing technical studies and reports, providing guidance to contractors and outside vendors, and traveling to/from project-related functions approximately 20% of the time.

Job Responsibilities

Resolve problems of moderate scope using standard solutions

Independently plan work under general direction; progress reviewed periodically for technical accuracy

Perform functions of Associate level Engineer as needed

Provide technical expertise, conduct engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs

Present findings to internal teams, contractors, and vendors

Conduct walkdowns and design review meetings

Prepare technical documents including design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports

Develop, evaluate, and recommend alternative project proposals

Solicit, prepare, and evaluate contracts/proposals from engineering consultants

Review consultant contracts for technical compliance

Interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations

Participate in developing restoration plans and assist in root cause analysis

Approve reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings

Respond promptly to facility failures in emergencies

Represent the client to government bodies for assigned projects

This hybrid position requires working from a remote office and an assigned work location within the client's Service Territory, based on business needs.

Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Benefits
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California Pay Equity
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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