Senior Director of Transmission Line Design

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

5d • 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 position combines deep technical expertise in transmission line design with experience building, mentoring, and leading engineering teams.

The role includes recruiting, developing, and retaining transmission line design talent; building a scalable team structure; mentoring engineers and designers; establishing performance standards, workload management processes, and staffing plans; and fostering a collaborative, accountable culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service. The Senior Director also partners with HR and leadership on hiring strategy, succession planning, and organizational development, and contributes to departmental budget management, resource allocation, utilization, business development, proposals, and client relationships.

EPE is a consulting firm that partners with power and energy clients globally on engineering and grid modeling challenges. It focuses on renewables and building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. This position is remote in Texas, United States, with occasional travel of 15% or less. Hybrid and remote work possibilities are noted as depending on the position.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in transmission line design, including structural design, line routing, and construction support.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams, design departments, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated experience 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 across voltage classes, including steel, wood, concrete, and lattice structures.
• Strong command of NESC, ASCE 74/10, OSHA, IEEE, and relevant state and 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 related to transmission design scope.
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent.
• Strong people-management skills, including performance management, conflict resolution, and team development.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for clients, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, resource allocation, and utilization targets.
• Business development acumen, including proposal support and client relationship management.
• 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 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 or contribute to departmental budgets, resource allocation, and utilization targets.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead transmission line design work, including structural design, line routing, and construction support.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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