Electrical Utility Engineer - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith

21h

About The Position

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. As an Electric Utility Engineer, you will perform distribution and transmission line engineering, including detailed design for high voltage line projects up to 161 kV. You will prepare, review, and provide guidance on engineering deliverables for electric distribution and transmission projects, including line routing, structure selection and design, plan and profile drawings, hardware and conductor selection, equipment and construction specifications, and related calculations. You will also design utility relocation plans for highway construction projects, including those funded by State DOTs, and support other electrical design efforts, such as substation design and studies (Arc Flash, system, capacitor, grounding), and provide design support for electrical power supply elements in street lighting and traffic signal projects. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements
Experience with power utilization equipment including switchgear, protective relays, breakers, transformers, motors, and generators
Familiarity with DOT plans production and procedures
A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
5 to 10 years of experience in high voltage overhead and underground electrical utility distribution (13 kV to 46 kV), and transmission (69 kV to 161 kV) line design
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to become registered within 12 months; willingness to pursue licensure in other states
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience working in the utility industry
Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit

Nice To Haves

Computer-Aided Drafting experience; proficiency with MicroStation and/or Open Roads Designer is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform distribution and transmission line engineering, including detailed design for high voltage line projects up to 161 kV
Prepare, review, and provide guidance on engineering deliverables for electric distribution and transmission projects, including line routing, structure selection and design, plan and profile drawings, hardware and conductor selection, equipment and construction specifications, and related calculations
Design utility relocation plans for highway construction projects, including those funded by State DOTs
Support other electrical design efforts, such as substation design and studies (Arc Flash, system, capacitor, grounding), and provide design support for electrical power supply elements in street lighting and traffic signal projects