Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Hunt Utility Services is a privately held company providing management and support services for Sharyland Utilities, L.L.C., a Texas-based electric transmission utility. We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transmission and substation services, ensuring operational excellence, and investing to support the infrastructure needs of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid.

Position Summary
Join our team as a Senior Transmission Line Engineer, where you will serve as the technical lead for transmission line projects, supporting execution of high-voltage infrastructure (138 kV & 345 kV).

In this role, you will define project scope, lead routing and siting efforts, and provide engineering leadership to ensure projects are technically sound and executable. You will coordinate closely with the Engineer of Record (EOR), construction teams, and internal stakeholders to guide projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

While you will not manage overall project cost and schedule, you will provide critical technical inputs and assumptions that support development of project estimates and timelines. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, ensuring alignment between scope, engineering, and field execution.

Responsibilities

Define and develop project scope including routing, alignment, structures, and ROW assumptions

Lead routing, siting, and permitting coordination and evaluation of alternatives

Provide technical input for cost estimates and schedules

Coordinate with EOR to guide design and ensure alignment with scope and standards

Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards

Support development of structure design, line configurations, and foundation considerations

Align engineering deliverables with project schedule and communicate scope changes

Support construction through RFIs, issue resolution, and field coordination

Maintain visibility into engineering progress, risks, and constructability

Lead standards development and continuous improvement

Support WBS alignment, PR inputs, and vendor coordination

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PCM, Construction, and Environmental

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)

Minimum 7+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or project execution within electric utilities or EPC firms

Demonstrated experience supporting design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments

Experience supporting development of project scope, schedule, and cost inputs for small- to mid-scale transmission projects, or serving as a project lead engineer

Familiarity with industry tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and applicable codes (e.g., NESC, ASCE, IEEE)

Experience coordinating and managing external consultants, including Engineer of Record (EOR) and owner's engineering teams

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating across engineering, construction, and support teams

Experience working within utility environments, including coordination with environmental, permitting, operations, and stakeholder groups

Preferred Skills & Experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Familiarity with transmission line siting and regulatory processes

Experience supporting right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, including coordination with landowners and stakeholders

Experience working within ERCOT or similar utility markets

Experience identifying and implementing cost and schedule optimization opportunities during design and execution

Familiarity with vendor engagement and equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations

Exposure to digital project delivery tools (ProjectWise, or similar platforms)

Company Highlights

For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars - creativity, excellence, and people.

401K - 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)

Highly competitive compensation

Hybrid work options available for most roles

Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year

All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums

Education Assistance Program

Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees

Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ

Commitment to the following ideals:

Work/Life Balance

Ongoing professional development opportunities

An exceptional employee experience

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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