Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to apply and expand knowledge of transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. Responsibilities include designing transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range, cost analyses, developing design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines, conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The role involves working with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components, directing a small project team, working with experienced engineers, mentoring less experienced staff, interacting with a diverse client base and other project teams, and developing proposals and cost estimates for new work. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings is expected. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package is available depending on location.

Requirements

A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to review transmission line models.
5 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments.
Experience in transmission line design incorporating code requirements.
Experience in cost estimate development.
Experience in schedule creation and coordination.
Experience in the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
Experience in liaising with construction and installation.
Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Experience in 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

Have a current PE license or the ability to acquire one within one year.
Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
Experience with scheduling.
Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.
Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools such as automation and AI.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
Conduct cost analyses.
Develop design criteria.
Determine routing and siting of transmission lines.
Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
Specify transmission line components by working with vendors and clients.
Direct a small project team.
Mentor less experienced staff.
Interact with clients and other project teams.
Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.