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Transmission Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Utilities, independent power producers, and grid operators regularly sponsor H-1B visa petitions for these positions, with LCA filings covering both transmission planning and protection engineering specializations.
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The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
- Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop, design set forth.
- Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
- Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
- Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
- Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
- Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
- Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
- Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262312
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Description
The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
- Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop, design set forth.
- Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
- Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
- Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
- Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
- Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
- Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
- Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262312
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Transmission Engineer
Align your credentials with USCIS specialty occupation standards
Your degree must be in electrical engineering, power systems, or a directly related field. A general engineering degree paired with transmission-specific coursework or a professional engineer license strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wages
Look up your target metro area and SOC code for Transmission Engineers before negotiating your offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV rates prevents costly offer mismatches.
Target employers with active NERC reliability compliance programs
Grid operators, Regional Transmission Organizations, and investor-owned utilities file H-1B petitions regularly for transmission roles. Their regulatory obligations under NERC standards create sustained demand for specialist engineers that one-off project firms don't replicate.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B filing history by employer
Filter by transmission or power systems engineering roles to see which utilities and grid operators have active LCA filings. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows you which employers have sponsored these roles recently, not just who posts job listings.
Negotiate cap-gap protection before your OPT end date
If you're on OPT and your H-1B is selected in the lottery, your cap-gap automatically extends work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer will submit the I-129 petition before your OPT expires so USCIS can issue a receipt notice covering the gap.
Clarify whether your role qualifies for premium processing
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication for I-129 petitions via premium processing. For transmission engineering positions tied to project start dates or substation energization schedules, ask your employer whether they'll elect premium processing to avoid costly schedule delays.
H-1B Visa Transmission Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transmission Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Transmission Engineer positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title, so your employer's petition should document that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized engineering knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Transmission Engineers?
Investor-owned utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations, independent system operators, federal power agencies, and large engineering consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for transmission roles. These employers have ongoing regulatory and infrastructure obligations that create multi-year demand. You can identify verified sponsors by reviewing LCA filing history on Migrate Mate before applying.
What SOC code applies to Transmission Engineers for LCA purposes?
Transmission Engineers are most commonly filed under SOC 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers) or 17-2199 (Engineers, All Other) depending on the specific duties. Your employer selects the code when filing the LCA with DOL, and the prevailing wage is tied to that code and the work location's wage level. Check O*NET to confirm which classification best matches your job duties before your employer files.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new transmission employer mid-project?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Transmission Engineers, moving between utilities or from a utility to an RTO generally qualifies, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before or at the time you start.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect transmission engineering offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code, experience level, and work location. Transmission engineering wages vary significantly between rural utility territories and major grid hubs. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target location before accepting an offer, since a below-prevailing-wage offer cannot be corrected after the LCA is filed.