Transmission Line Engineer

KOSMOS GROUP LLC

3d•$105,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Kosmos Group is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support its growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The position is open to qualified candidates residing in the United States and is remote, with business and project-related travel required, including periodic visits to the Diamond Bar, California office. The engineer will work on transmission line routing and design across projects ranging from new facilities to rebuilds, supporting technical deliverables and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of an assigned Project Engineer or Manager. The engineer may also lead smaller projects and assist with complex projects. The role includes construction support, field visits, quality checks, and coordination between engineering and construction teams. Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substations, and distribution. It provides engineering solutions to public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the United States and Canada. The company describes its culture as open, collaborative, and supportive, emphasizing innovation, teamwork, growth, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, safety, integrity, and respect for different perspectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate.
At least 3 years of experience with Power Line Systems-based programs, such as PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, or at least 3 years of transmission line design experience.
Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for project support.

Nice To Haves

Prior engineering consulting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

Route and design transmission line projects, including new and rebuilt facilities, using Power Line Systems software.
Develop technical content and deliverables while working with multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of an assigned Project Engineer or Manager.
Perform sag-tension calculations for transmission tower loading.
Design and analyze structures and prepare loading trees.
Assist in developing design criteria and specifications for transmission line design and material procurement.
Perform peer quality checks.
Apply transmission industry codes and standards.
Assist the Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings.
Assist the Engineer of Record with complex projects and serve as lead engineer for smaller projects.
Provide construction support for high-voltage transmission line projects.
Participate in and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Conduct field site visits and act as a liaison between engineering and construction teams.
Apply engineering principles and technical experience to address project issues and recommend solutions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.