Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Santa Ana, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to directly apply knowledge of transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. Responsibilities include designing transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range, performing structural analysis and design of various pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures, and executing foundation designs. The role also involves conducting conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. Key tasks include developing cost estimates and schedules, preparing specifications for material procurement and construction, and specifying transmission line components. The engineer will model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right-of-way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings, as well as review vendor submittals. This role features a hybrid work arrangement, requiring three days in the office and allowing two days of remote work. A generous relocation package is available depending on location. The position also emphasizes solving engineering problems using modern tools like automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs, including building or using automation for calculations, summarizing technical documents, or drafting design documentation with strong engineering judgment and verification.

Requirements

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Three or more years related experience in transmission line engineering.
Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
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.
Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools like automation and AI.

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.