Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Overview
Our client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead high-voltage transmission projects. The candidate will perform detailed design and modeling using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, develop key engineering deliverables, oversee design documentation, ensure compliance with industry standards, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support field activities and risk mitigation. The role includes managing full project lifecycles, interfacing with utility clients, and ensuring delivery meets schedule, budget, and quality expectations. Candidates must hold a PE license, have strong expertise in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE, and possess experience with 69kV+ systems in a utility or EPC environment.

Location: Full‑time position available in Walnut Creek, CA and/or Sacramento, CA.

Salary
$165,000 - $180,000

Benefits

Health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision

PTO + paid holidays

401(k)

Voluntary supplemental insurance options

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts and perks

Responsibilities

Lead transmission line engineering efforts across multiple utility projects

Perform detailed design and modeling using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE

Develop engineering deliverables including routing, profiles, structure loading, and sag‑tension calculations

Review and oversee construction packages and design documentation

Ensure compliance with client standards and industry codes (e.g., NESC)

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, substation)

Support construction and field activities as needed

Identify technical risks early and provide mitigation solutions

Support full lifecycle project execution from concept through delivery

Interface directly with utility clients

Participate in project status meetings and technical reviews

Ensure deliverables meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and designers

Provide technical guidance and quality control oversight

Support hiring and team development initiatives

Contribute to internal engineering best practices

Requirements

7–15+ years of transmission line engineering experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license REQUIRED

Strong experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE

Experience with 69kV+ transmission systems

Ability to lead technical efforts while remaining hands‑on

Experience in utility or EPC transmission engineering environments

Experience serving as Engineer of Record (preferred)

Experience supporting reconductoring or maintenance programs (preferred)

Prior experience working with large utilities (preferred)

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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