Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

ATC•Cottage Grove, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your positive energy to ATC! We’re looking for a Sr. Transmission Line Services Engineer who pairs transmission line knowledge with a customer service mindset. In this role, you’ll lead standards efforts, translate technical information into practical applications, and provide dependable support for engineering, construction and maintenance—helping ensure our assets remain safe, cost effective, and reliable for the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Wisconsin and/or Michigan PE not required, but preferred.
5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering, design, standards development, asset management, or related utility engineering functions.
Field, maintenance, or construction support experience is a plus.
Foundational knowledge in one or more areas of transmission line engineering, including foundations, transmission line structures, conductor systems, insulators, line hardware, grounding, clearances, or constructability and maintainability. Candidates are not expected to possess expertise in every discipline; however, demonstrated strength across multiple technical areas and the ability to grow into subject matter expert responsibilities supporting critical Transmission Line Services functions is highly valued.
Familiarity with applicable industry standards and utility practices (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NERC, ASCE, and RUS guidance).
Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
Clear, structured communicator; collaborative team player; analytical, decisive, and field aware; follows through on commitments and keeps stakeholders informed.

Nice To Haves

Field, maintenance, or construction support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive standards excellence: Lead the creation and revision of transmission line design standards, template drawings, specifications, guides, and technical aids; gather input, build consensus, and communicate updates that elevate consistency and clarity.
Be a supporting resource: Provide timely support for engineering, construction, and maintenance teams; support problem solving and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
Advance our asset performance: Evaluate vendors and factory qualifications, partner with Asset Management and Supply Chain, and support development of pilots that introduce new technologies and provide long term value.
Champion continuous improvement: Identify process enhancements across engineering, procurement, and construction to boost quality, efficiency, and consistency.
Lead with stewardship and accountability: Take pride in the assets assigned to you by actively guiding standards, performance, condition assessment, risk management, and lifecycle strategies that support long-term system reliability.