Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy’s future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The role applies and expands transmission line engineering knowledge across conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The engineer designs transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range and handles cost analyses, design criteria, and transmission line routing and siting. The role also involves conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies; specifying components with vendors and clients; and directing a small project team. The position includes working with experienced engineers and mentoring less experienced staff, collaborating with a diverse client base and other project teams, occasional travel for site visits and client meetings, and developing proposals and cost estimates for new work. The position does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as supporting employee health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate, a comprehensive benefits package, and possible participation in a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $100,019–$152,807.

Requirements

Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD sufficient to review transmission line models.
At least 7 years of experience as a member of a project team on diverse transmission assignments, including transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparation of procurement specifications for transmission line materials and construction, and liaison with construction and installation.
Knowledge to verify or review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Experience writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year.
Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
Experience with scheduling.
Proficiency with one or more of PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless identified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
Handle transmission line routing and siting.
Perform conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
Direct a small project team.
Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
Interact with clients and other project teams across a diverse client base.
Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
Observe project schedules and budget constraints on transmission assignments.
Prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
Liaise with construction and installation teams.
Verify or review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
Write and provide supporting documentation for engineering calculations.