Senior Director of Transmission Line Design

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Transmission Line Design to lead and grow its transmission line engineering practice. This senior leadership role is responsible for building a high-performing design team, establishing technical excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality transmission line projects for utility and energy clients. The role combines deep technical expertise in transmission line design with responsibility for building, mentoring, and leading engineering teams.

The position is remote in Texas, United States, with occasional travel of 15% or less. EPE provides consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, with a focus on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission line design, including structural design, line routing, and construction support.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams, design departments, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling engineering teams in a consulting, utility, or EPC environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Deep expertise in transmission structure design, including steel, wood, concrete, and lattice structures across voltage classes.
• Strong command of NESC, ASCE 74/10, OSHA, IEEE, and relevant state or regional design codes and standards.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of foundation design, geotechnical considerations, and structural loading analysis.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements as they relate to transmission design scope.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent in a competitive market.
• Strong people-management skills, including performance management, conflict resolution, and team development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for clients, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Business development acumen, including proposal support and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality culture and continuous improvement.
• Must be located in the United States.
• Willingness to travel 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Familiarity with emerging transmission technologies and grid modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain transmission line design talent, and build a scalable team structure to support organizational growth.
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers at all levels, supporting technical growth and career development.
• Establish performance standards, workload management processes, and staffing plans aligned with the project pipeline and business objectives.
• Cultivate a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service.
• Partner with HR and leadership on hiring strategy, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and utilization targets.
• Support business development through proposals and client relationship management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.
• Flexible work, including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior