Transmission Line Engineers

GFT•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join its Power Business Group. The role leads and oversees transmission line project designs and serves as a subject matter expert in transmission line engineering. The engineer navigates complex electrical transmission line design, leads project discussions with clients and internal teams, and provides strategic input to leadership to align work with project goals. The position may be hybrid in Charlotte, Roanoke, Marlton, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Chicago, or Phoenix; remote work may be available for the right candidate. The Power Business Group works on power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects, applying advanced technologies and creative problem-solving to support system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency. The position includes client-site travel during project definition and execution phases, as well as mentoring less experienced engineers and technicians. The role is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $90,000–$125,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 4 years of experience in transmission line design.
In-depth knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards related to transmission line design.
High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting is strongly preferred.
Experience with RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design.
Functional understanding of AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, EIA-TIA 222, CSA, and GO95.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software.
Develop design criteria documents and construction specifications.
Prepare construction packages, including structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
Estimate project costs, resources, labor, and materials, and establish deadlines and completion dates.
Write, modify, and review specifications in compliance with NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
Conduct feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
Oversee project implementation and verify foundations, structures, and equipment installation.
Lead or assist with proposal preparation and business development initiatives.
Travel to client sites for project definition and execution phases.
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians.
Lead project discussions with clients and internal teams and provide strategic input to leadership.

Benefits

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Access to internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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