Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote. The position allows for direct application of transmission line engineering knowledge, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. Responsibilities include designing transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV, performing structural and foundation analysis and design for various structure types, conducting conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The role also involves developing cost estimates and schedules, preparing specifications for materials and construction, specifying transmission line components, modeling lines in PLS-CADD, determining right-of-way requirements, calculating conductor sags, developing plan and profile drawings, and reviewing vendor submittals. Additionally, there is an expectation to utilize modern tools like automation and AI to solve engineering problems, improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. This may include building or using automation for calculations, summarizing documents, or drafting designs, with a strong emphasis on engineering judgment and verification.

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.
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.
Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Build or use 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.