Transmission Line Project Engineer; Mid to Senior - T&D Renewables
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Transmission Line Engineer (Mid-Senior level) - Renewables High Voltage T&D
A developer and operator of high voltage transmission renewable energy systems is looking to grow its Engineering Operations Team with the addition of a Mid to Senior Level Transmission Line Engineer. The role is based in Austin, TX (relocation assistance available) and will support all their projects across the state. They have a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office a week).
This role will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all things related to the transmission line engineering including project engineering related initiatives in transmission design packages like PLS-CADD. It will work cross functionally with the Leadership, Engineering, EPC, and Operations Teams.
The organization has a flat structure which gives their employees direct access to executive management and the ability to gain a diverse amount of experience on various projects. The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), substation, regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to both utility-scale solar and wind assets.
They offer a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and great health benefits (100% covered by employer) and 401k retirement incentives with automatic contributions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Mid‑Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Leads Transmission Line Engineering Transmission design reviews and specifications
- Mid‑Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Plays a key role in the execution of Project Management and Project Engineering – estimates, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management
- Mid‑Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Facilitates the design, analysis, and scope development for the acquisition of new transmission line projects
- Mid‑Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Performs Transmission line engineering and analysis (electrical engineering / civil engineering / structural engineering)
- Mid‑Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Supports field Engineering and Support – up to 20% travel
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- 3-5+ Years Transmission Line Design Engineering, Civil / Structural Transmission Engineering Foundation, T‑Line Project Engineering
- Hands‑on experience facilitating transmission line projects utilizing high‑voltage design applications – Bentley Microstation, PLS CADD, PLS‑Pole, SAG
10, LPILE, or MFAD - Professional Engineering License (PE) or EIT preferred but not required
- Understanding of NERC Transmission Protection Standard and Compliance
- Experience with Substation Design a PLUS
- Experience working as a Transmission Line Engineer, T‑Line Engineer, Civil Structural Transmission Engineer, Transmission Project Engineer, T‑Line Project Engineer on high voltage system
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