Transmission Lines Lead - USA

Hatch•Brooklyn, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Transmission Line Lead to join its Power practice, supporting clients across the United States. This hybrid technical and business development role combines transmission line engineering leadership with responsibility for growing the transmission line business. The successful candidate will guide design quality, mentor the team, develop client relationships, shape proposals, and identify new project opportunities. The role involves serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients while helping expand Hatch’s transmission line services in North America. The position provides technical oversight across the project lifecycle, from route selection and conceptual design through detailed design and construction support. The lead will guide a team of engineers and designers, ensure deliverables comply with engineering standards and regulatory requirements in Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, and contribute to staff development and continuous improvement. The role also involves client growth, proposal and pursuit work, project and team coordination, and travel to client offices and project sites in Canada and the United States as needed. The position is based in Brooklyn, New York, and supports clients across the United States. Hatch describes its work as advancing positive change through safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions, and invites applicants who may not meet every listed qualification to apply. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider accommodation requests in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Requirements

Degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
Minimum 10 years of overhead power transmission line design and engineering experience within utilities, EPC firms, or consulting organizations.
Professional Engineering registration (PEng in Canada and/or PE in the United States).
Demonstrated leadership in both technical and client-facing roles, including design review and client pursuits.
Strong track record building and growing client relationships, ideally with utility clients in Canada and/or the United States.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate technical detail for engineering teams and client decision-makers.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to set priorities and deliver against timelines and budgets.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD or equivalent transmission line design software.
Working knowledge of North American and international transmission line standards and guidelines, including IEEE, ASCE, CSA, NESC, IEC, and CIGRE.
Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. utility standards, permitting environments, and design practices.
Experience with overhead transmission line design, including route selection; design of multiple structure types; structures, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware, and fittings; estimating; and construction support.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and exercise judgment in ambiguous technical and commercial decisions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain reciprocal professional engineering licensure in both Canada and the United States.
Prior experience in a client-facing, business development, or account leadership capacity is strongly preferred.
Utility client experience in Canada and/or the United States is ideal.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor transmission line engineers and designers, ensuring deliverables meet Hatch engineering standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
Provide senior technical oversight through the project lifecycle, from route selection and conceptual design through detailed design and construction support.
Perform and oversee quality checks, technical reviews, and continuous improvement of design practices.
Apply relevant North American transmission standards, including IEEE, ASCE, CSA, and NESC, to the appropriate client and jurisdiction.
Support staff development, technical training, and team performance growth.
Build and maintain relationships with utility and industrial clients in Canada and the United States, acting as a trusted advisor on transmission programs.
Identify and pursue project opportunities, market trends, and client needs in the transmission line sector.
Lead or significantly contribute to proposal development, scoping, and pricing in coordination with pursuit and project teams.
Represent Hatch at industry events, client forums, and professional associations to build the firm’s profile in the transmission line market.
Partner with Power practice leadership to shape North American growth strategy for transmission line services.
Coordinate with project managers, engineering managers, and internal disciplines to support timely, high-quality, commercially sound delivery.
Manage team workload and priorities in line with the broader project pipeline.
Travel to client offices and project sites across Canada and the United States as needed during project definition, design, and construction phases.
Design and support overhead transmission lines, including route selection, structure design, materials, estimating, and construction support.

Benefits

Top-tier medical coverage, including one plan with no employee premium required, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with an employer contribution.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Employee assistance program and employee wellness program.
401(k) with an employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years.
Additional 3% profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment, immediately vested.
Three to four weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the first year; up to 2.5 weeks may be carried over per year.
10 paid holidays.
10 sick days per calendar year, with carryover up to a maximum of 40 days for future FMLA-qualifying events.
Partial paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents.
Flexible work environment.
Long-term career development.
Opportunity to collaborate on exciting projects and develop innovative solutions.