Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•$74,353 - $113,595•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of transmission line engineering including, conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles to design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range. You will perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures, as well as foundation designs. You will also perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies. Additionally, you will develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and specify transmission line components. You will model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings. Review of vendor submittals is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
Three or more years related experience in transmission line engineering.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation.
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.
Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Experience building or using automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
Perform foundation designs.
Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
Specify transmission line components.
Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
Review vendor submittals.