Principal Engineer Overhead Transmission Lines
About The Position
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to lead and expand our Transmission Line Engineering practice in the North Division. This is a senior leadership role ideal for an experienced professional ready to drive technical excellence, mentor a growing team, and deliver high-impact transmission line projects across New York, New Jersey, and New England. In this role, you will oversee the planning, design, and execution of overhead and underground transmission line projects (69kV to 500kV), leveraging your deep knowledge of utility standards, structural and electrical design, and project delivery. You will also play a key role in business development and strategic growth of the transmission line portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure is a plus.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in transmission line engineering, including leadership of large-scale projects and teams.
- Strong understanding of transmission line design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, LPILE).
- Proven experience working with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of transmission line engineers and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the design and analysis of transmission line systems, including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design, in accordance with NESC, ASCE, and utility standards.
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, codes, and client requirements through rigorous design reviews and technical oversight.
- Manage project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, resource planning, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges related to line design, constructability, and system integration.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic planning to grow the transmission line practice.
- Collaborate with international teams and contribute to global knowledge sharing and best practices.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
