Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Greenville, SC

12d • $74,353 - $113,595 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position applies transmission line engineering knowledge—including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles—to the design of transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV. The role includes structural and foundation design, engineering studies, preparation of procurement and construction documentation, and review of vendor submittals. The position uses PLS-CADD to model transmission lines and develop associated design outputs. It follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Related engineering, internship, or co-op work experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• At least 3 years of 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 used to produce 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 one or more of PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or Microstation.
• Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

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, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules, and prepare specifications for 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-up daycare
• FSA and HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-tax commuter account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid annual personal/sick time (PST)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level