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Transmission Line Engineer

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The Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of high-voltage ... The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience designing overhead transmission lines ...

Qualus Corporation

Position Overview Power your future with Qualus as a Principal Overhead Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings ...

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Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Stellent IT LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer / Engineering Manager (Overhead Transmission)
Location: Houston, Texas
Interview:Phone+Skype
Job Description:
A leading U.S. engineering firm is seeking a senior-level transmission line engineer to lead complex overhead transmission projects and mentor engineering teams. This role is heavily focused on structural design and offers strong compensation and long-term growth.
Requirements
8 12+ years of overhead transmission line design experience (69kV+ required)
PLS-CADD experience required
Experience with 500kV+ projects strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (other engineering degrees considered)
PE license preferred

Technical Focus
~90% structural engineering (foundations, framing, materials)
Experience with steel, wood, laminate, and composite structures
Lattice tower experience is a plus
EPC and/or utility services experience preferred

Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering execution for large or multi-project transmission programs
Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and calculations
Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across disciplines
Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide PLS-CADD training
Serve as technical lead and responsible charge on projects
Interface with clients and support pursuit/business development efforts

Preferred Experience
U.S. investor-owned utility transmission projects
Strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading, and foundation design
Experience coordinating with procurement, permitting, land, and construction teams
Proposal support and engineering cost estimating experience

Locations
Preferred: OR, CA, TX, KS, CO, MN, MI, NC, FL
(Open to candidates near other major U.S. engineering offices)
Compensation
Bonus, ESOP, and full benefits

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Stellent IT, based in St Augustine, Florida, USA, is a renowned company in the IT sector whose primary focus is providing top-tier IT consulting and staffing services. Stellent IT's expertise lies not just in fulfilling IT staffing needs but in offering comprehensive technological solutions that enhance and drive business performance. Despite the limited information about their founding history, the company has earned a name for itself in the IT industry due to its commitment to quality and consistent delivery. With a mission centered around helping businesses efficiently navigate the IT landscape by providing strategic technology-inspired solutions, Stellent IT prides itself as a leader in its field.

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