Transmission Line Engineer

ROI Agency•Spokane, WA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support the design, modernization, and reliable operation of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. The role may be filled at the Senior Engineer (Level IV) or Lead Engineer (Level V) level depending on experience and technical expertise. It provides engineering support and leadership across transmission line projects from planning and design through construction and commissioning. The position combines engineering office work with periodic field and project-site activities. Travel to transmission facilities, construction sites, supplier facilities, or other project locations may be required. A hybrid work arrangement may be available depending on business and project needs. The employer provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Approximately 6+ years of transmission, power delivery, utility, or related engineering experience; additional experience may qualify candidates for higher-level roles.
Working knowledge of transmission line design principles and components.
Experience with PLS-CADD or similar transmission design software.
Ability to develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience designing or supporting high-voltage transmission lines and associated infrastructure.
Knowledge of transmission structures, conductors, hardware, clearances, loading criteria, and related components.
Ability to read and develop plan/profile drawings, engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and engineering problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Knowledge of electric utility engineering practices and applicable industry standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams and with external consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Ability to perform periodic field work in utility and construction environments.
Senior Engineer (Level IV) qualifications typically include approximately 6–9+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, advanced transmission line design knowledge, demonstrated ability to lead engineering activities for medium- to large-scale capital projects, and experience improving standards and specifications.
Lead Engineer (Level V) qualifications typically include approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible transmission or power delivery engineering experience, expert-level transmission line design knowledge, leadership of technically complex or strategically significant projects, and experience establishing engineering standards and technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
Electric utility or transmission owner/operator experience.
Experience with AutoCAD or related engineering design applications.
Experience developing transmission engineering standards, material specifications, or equipment requirements.
Advanced or expert proficiency with PLS-CADD or comparable transmission modeling tools.
Experience mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering work.

Responsibilities

Design and support new transmission lines, rebuilds, upgrades, and system improvement projects.
Perform transmission line modeling and analysis using PLS-CADD or comparable design software.
Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, material requirements, and design packages.
Evaluate transmission structures, conductors, shield wires, insulators, hardware, foundations, clearances, loading, and related components.
Develop and improve engineering standards, equipment specifications, and design practices.
Review manufacturer drawings and technical submittals, and coordinate with suppliers, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field implementation.
Identify opportunities to improve transmission system reliability, constructability, maintainability, performance, and lifecycle cost.
Apply applicable utility standards, engineering codes, and regulatory requirements, including relevant NERC, FERC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA requirements.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, construction, planning, project management, procurement, and other engineering disciplines.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other team members based on experience level.
At the Senior Engineer level, lead significant engineering assignments and serve as a technical resource for complex transmission projects.
At the Lead Engineer level, serve as a senior technical authority for complex transmission engineering initiatives and system-wide engineering practices, advise engineering leadership and project teams on complex technical, reliability, risk, and regulatory matters, and mentor senior engineers.