Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Remote)

Ulteig•,

6d•$141,800 - $184,400•Remote

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its Transmission Line team. The role is responsible for designing high-voltage transmission lines (69 kV–500 kV) using PLS-CADD and may be based at any location or performed remotely. The engineer applies advanced techniques, theory, principles, and practices to complex assignments, adapting standard methods to solve multifaceted problems. The position provides expert consultation on technical plans and systems used to construct high-voltage transmission lines. It coordinates design work with other disciplines and project team members, serves as a client contact to define project scope and understand requirements, and develops construction documents. Deliverables include project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, structure foundation drawings, and construction specifications. The engineer also coordinates project design aspects, estimates construction costs, specifies materials, reviews project drawings, calculations, and specifications, and assists with training and mentoring team members. Ulteig describes itself as a purpose-driven organization with a people-focused culture and more than 80 years of operation. It works with public and private clients on critical infrastructure across Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. The company supports remote, hybrid, or office work and promotes flexible scheduling and work-life balance. The target base compensation range is $141,800–$184,400; actual pay may depend on skills, education, training, location, relevant experience, and comparisons with employees in the role. Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
At least 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 8 years of transmission line engineering or related experience.
Active PE license.
Must have authorization to work permanently in the United States.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; self-motivated and able to work in a team environment and varied situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, and external agencies.
Ability to independently complete assigned tasks and actively manage workload.
Ability to review project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Ability and drive to mentor less experienced engineers.
Commitment to team success and professional growth.
Openness to innovation, including applying evolving technology and AI tools to improve workflows and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
Previous experience working with or for a utility.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and AutoCAD.
Proficiency in MFAD/LPILE.
Relevant military experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Design high-voltage transmission lines (69 kV–500 kV) using PLS-CADD.
Apply advanced engineering techniques and adapt standard methods to solve complex, multifaceted problems.
Provide expert consultation on technical plans and systems used in high-voltage transmission line construction.
Facilitate collaboration among disciplines and project team members.
Act as a client contact to determine project scope and understand client requirements.
Develop transmission line construction documents, including design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, structure foundation drawings, and construction specifications.
Coordinate specific design aspects of projects.
Estimate construction costs and specify materials.
Maintain positive client relationships and independently complete assigned tasks.
Actively manage individual workload.
Review project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Assist in training and mentoring team members, including less experienced engineers.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project success.
Apply evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and support continuous improvement.