Transmission Line Engineer

BHMG Engineers•St. Louis, MO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BHMG is a leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities, and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we’ve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what’s possible. We empower our team, encourage ownership and innovation, and create an environment where you can enjoy your work, do your best, and make a meaningful impact for our clients. At BHMG, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day: Build Trust. Provide Solutions. Enjoy Freedom. Designed for an early career individual, the Transmission Line Engineer role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in transmission line design, project coordination, and early mentorship responsibilities. This position combines hands-on design work with growing accountability for quality, efficiency, and mentorship under moderate supervision. This position allows for on-site or a hybrid work schedule in any of our office locations: St. Louis, MO; Collinsville, IL; or Bettendorf, IA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related ABET-accredited engineering discipline required.
Typically, 2 or more years of relevant experience in transmission line design or utility engineering.
Equivalent combinations of training, practical experience, and performance will also be considered.
FE/EIT preferred or in progress.
Solid understanding of transmission line engineering principles, NESC/RUS compliance, and structure/foundation design.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel), AutoCAD, Bluebeam; familiarity with other engineering modeling and analysis tools a plus.
Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
Ability to interpret engineering inputs with limited oversight and translate direction into accurate and constructible design documents.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain quality across concurrent assignments.
Ability to mentor less-experienced staff and contribute to the improvement of standards, templates, and processes.

Responsibilities

Independently develop transmission line designs using PLS-CADD and related tools; produce drawings, stringing charts, bills of material, and technical documentation.
Perform detailed engineering analysis and calculations to ensure compliance with NESC, RUS, and client standards.
Evaluate line routing and spotting considerations, including ROW requirements, structure types, and span lengths.
Coordinate with survey and real estate teams to incorporate field data and easement information into design.
Identify and support permitting requirements (DOT, railroad, FAA) and assist with exhibits and applications.
Conduct foundation analysis (direct embed and drilled pier) and prepare construction schedules/drawings.
Prepare and review assembly configurations, fit checks, and material specifications for complete IFC packages.
Support client meetings, cross-discipline coordination, and field visits for design validation and construction support.
Contribute to process improvements, standards development, and technical initiatives within the design team.
Provide mentorship to junior engineers and drafters.