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GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

New York, NY

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Chicago, IL

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Columbus, OH

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Charlotte, NC

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Chicago, IL

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

GFT.

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Monroeville, PA

$130K - $165K/yr

GFT is seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! This role would ... Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software. * Develop ...

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How much do senior transmission line design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior transmission line design engineer in the United States is $134,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by Senior Transmission Line Design Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Transmission Line Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing complex projects with tight deadlines, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards. Navigating difficult terrain, environmental constraints, and permitting processes can add further complexity to the design process. Success in this role requires strong project management skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and staying updated on the latest technologies and regulations to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission solutions.

What does a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer do?

A Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer is responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of high-voltage transmission lines that transport electricity over long distances. Their role includes preparing detailed engineering designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with project teams and stakeholders. They also assess environmental impacts, select appropriate materials, and address technical challenges during the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of electrical power.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or civil engineering, experience with transmission line design, and a relevant engineering degree, often accompanied by a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and industry standards such as NESC or IEEE is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, project management, and effective communication skills help you lead teams and coordinate with stakeholders. These competencies ensure safe, cost-effective, and reliable transmission line solutions that meet regulatory and client requirements.

What is the difference between Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer vs Transmission Line Engineer?

AspectSenior Transmission Line Design EngineerTransmission Line Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering; PE license may be preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, project sites, collaboration with multidisciplinary teamsDesign offices, field inspections, project planning
ResponsibilitiesLeading complex design projects, mentoring junior engineers, ensuring code complianceAssisting in design tasks, preparing drawings, supporting project execution

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Senior Transmission Line Design Engineers typically lead projects and mentor others, while Transmission Line Engineers focus on supporting design tasks. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but the senior role involves more leadership and oversight.

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Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

WSP

Syracuse, NY

$94K - $155K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer to support major utility and energy clients. You will lead transmission line design efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions. This role is fully in-office at the client site in Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY or Binghamton, NY. Candidates must be able to work on-site daily.

Your Impact

  • Provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers.  
  • Design of electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification.
  • Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
  • Delivery of accurate and thorough substations and control houses designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and 
  • meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
  • Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
  •  Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
  • Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
  • Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
  • Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.    
  • Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
  • This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
  • This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. 
  • Position is located at the client office. 

Who You are

  • 5+ years of experience in transmission line design within utility or power delivery environments
  • Relevant experience in transmission line design and a working knowledge of PLSCadd.  
  • Engineering degree (Civil, Electrical, or related)
  • EIT required / PE eligibility strongly preferred
  • Ability to work full-time on-site at the client office in Rochester or Binghamton, NY

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering. 

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $94,300 - $155,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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