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Staff Transmission Engineer Location: Houston, TX or Austin, TX (must be open to working within one of these locations) Job Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire We are seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to support high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. This role will be responsible for engineering design, technical execution, and oversight of transmission line systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle and can contribute both independently and as part of a growing engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Perform, lead, and oversee engineering activities related to overhead transmission line design Develop transmission line layouts including routing, structure spotting, and clearance analysis Complete PLS-CADD modeling and related engineering calculations (sag-tension, blowout, swing angle, etc.) Conduct structure analysis and loading calculations for transmission systems Prepare construction drawings, design specifications, and cost estimates Support material selection including conductor, hardware, and structural components Provide field installation support and collaborate with construction teams as needed Review engineering work for quality and compliance with design standards Mentor and guide junior engineers and support staff Interface with internal teams and external stakeholders on project execution Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program Minimum 3+ years of experience in transmission line engineering (overhead required) Strong understanding of high-voltage transmission systems Experience with transmission voltages ranging approximately from 66 kV up to 765 kV Proficiency in PLS-CADD and related tools (PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER) Experience with AutoCAD Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret results accurately Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Experience with EPC-style project environments Prior experience serving as a technical lead or performing quality reviews Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for transmission design PMP certification is a plus Travel Requirements: Approximately 5%–20% travel depending on project needs Additional Notes: This is a growth-oriented role with potential to evolve into a leadership position Candidates must be comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration and project coordination {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","baseSalary":null,"datePosted":"2026-06-23","validThrough":"2027-06-23","description":"Staff Transmission Engineer
Location: Houston, TX or Austin, TX (must be open to working within one of these locations)Job Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
We are seeking a Staff Transmission Engineer to support high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. This role will be responsible for engineering design, technical execution, and oversight of transmission line systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle and can contribute both independently and as part of a growing engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform, lead, and oversee engineering activities related to overhead transmission line design • Develop transmission line layouts including routing, structure spotting, and clearance analysis • Complete PLS-CADD modeling and related engineering calculations (sag-tension, blowout, swing angle, etc.) • Conduct structure analysis and loading calculations for transmission systems • Prepare construction drawings, design specifications, and cost estimates • Support material selection including conductor, hardware, and structural components • Provide field installation support and collaborate with construction teams as needed • Review engineering work for quality and compliance with design standards • Mentor and guide junior engineers and support staff • Interface with internal teams and external stakeholders on project execution
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program • Minimum 3+ years of experience in transmission line engineering (overhead required) • Strong understanding of high-voltage transmission systems • Experience with transmission voltages ranging approximately from 66 kV up to 765 kV • Proficiency in PLS-CADD and related tools (PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER) • Experience with AutoCAD • Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret results accurately
Preferred Qualifications
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• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain • Experience with EPC-style project environments • Prior experience serving as a technical lead or performing quality reviews • Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for transmission design • PMP certification is a plus
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Travel Requirements:
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• Approximately 5%–20% travel depending on project needs
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Additional Notes:
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• This is a growth-oriented role with potential to evolve into a leadership position • Candidates must be comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering teams • Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration and project coordination
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