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Transmission Line Project Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Employers in utilities, EPC firms, and grid infrastructure companies regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role as demand for high-voltage transmission expertise outpaces domestic supply.
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
ROLE
The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations in North America and is looking for an Overhead Line Design Lead in its Energy & Power Group to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future.
As an overhead transmission line design lead, you will be working closely with our regional and global Transmission & Distribution (T&D) delivery teams to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. This role also includes business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.
In addition to serving as a technical lead, this role includes formal line management responsibilities for a team of engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee development, performance management, resource planning, mentoring, recruitment, succession planning, and supporting career growth within the overhead transmission line team.
The successful candidate shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical knowledge in overhead transmission line design. You will be in a client interfacing position and will be responsible for understanding the client standards and design guidelines, provide feedback on the application and be able to develop design deliverables fully and independently as required for the projects on-time and within the budget.
Involvement with professional societies such as ASCE, ACI, IEEE, PES and similar interest in participating in industry conferences, seminars, trade shows, and networking events to promote company services and stay updated on industry innovations and advancements is a plus.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of transmission line engineering experience with utility, EPC, or consulting organizations.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership, project management, or supervisory experience.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & MENTORING
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions with direct reports.
- Support employee career progression through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
- Participate in workforce planning, resource allocation, and hiring activities to meet business needs.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- Support compensation, promotion, performance improvement, and recognition processes in partnership with leadership and HR.
- Monitor team utilization, workload balancing, and professional development objectives.
- Identify training needs and coordinate technical development programs.
- Support succession planning and future leadership development within the organization.
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
- Serve as Technical Lead for overhead transmission line engineering projects.
- Provide technical oversight for route selection, line design, structure loading, foundations, clearances, conductor selection, and construction support activities.
- Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, ANSI, utility standards, and company engineering procedures.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, design reports, drawings, specifications, and construction packages.
- Support constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and risk assessments throughout project execution.
- Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning activities.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
- Establish and maintain high standards for engineering quality and technical excellence.
- Lead QA/QC programs for transmission line projects.
- Conduct design reviews and independent technical reviews of engineering deliverables.
- Ensure lessons learned and industry best practices are incorporated into project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve project delivery efficiency and quality performance.
- Promote adherence to company Quality Management Systems (QMS) and client-specific quality requirements.
SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL TOOLS
- Advanced proficiency with:
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- MFAD
- LPILE
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of utility client standards and engineering practices.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated capability to lead geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Experience supporting business development and client account growth initiatives.
- Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and project reviews as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PE Certification.
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR).
- Experience as Owner's Engineer or Owner's Representative.
- Experience managing large transmission programs and strategic utility initiatives.
- Active participation in industry committees and professional organizations.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $151,600.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $220,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $151,600.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
LOCATION
Columbus, Ohio, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
ROLE
The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations in North America and is looking for an Overhead Line Design Lead in its Energy & Power Group to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future.
As an overhead transmission line design lead, you will be working closely with our regional and global Transmission & Distribution (T&D) delivery teams to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. This role also includes business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.
In addition to serving as a technical lead, this role includes formal line management responsibilities for a team of engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee development, performance management, resource planning, mentoring, recruitment, succession planning, and supporting career growth within the overhead transmission line team.
The successful candidate shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical knowledge in overhead transmission line design. You will be in a client interfacing position and will be responsible for understanding the client standards and design guidelines, provide feedback on the application and be able to develop design deliverables fully and independently as required for the projects on-time and within the budget.
Involvement with professional societies such as ASCE, ACI, IEEE, PES and similar interest in participating in industry conferences, seminars, trade shows, and networking events to promote company services and stay updated on industry innovations and advancements is a plus.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of transmission line engineering experience with utility, EPC, or consulting organizations.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership, project management, or supervisory experience.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & MENTORING
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions with direct reports.
- Support employee career progression through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
- Participate in workforce planning, resource allocation, and hiring activities to meet business needs.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- Support compensation, promotion, performance improvement, and recognition processes in partnership with leadership and HR.
- Monitor team utilization, workload balancing, and professional development objectives.
- Identify training needs and coordinate technical development programs.
- Support succession planning and future leadership development within the organization.
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
- Serve as Technical Lead for overhead transmission line engineering projects.
- Provide technical oversight for route selection, line design, structure loading, foundations, clearances, conductor selection, and construction support activities.
- Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, ANSI, utility standards, and company engineering procedures.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, design reports, drawings, specifications, and construction packages.
- Support constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and risk assessments throughout project execution.
- Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning activities.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
- Establish and maintain high standards for engineering quality and technical excellence.
- Lead QA/QC programs for transmission line projects.
- Conduct design reviews and independent technical reviews of engineering deliverables.
- Ensure lessons learned and industry best practices are incorporated into project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve project delivery efficiency and quality performance.
- Promote adherence to company Quality Management Systems (QMS) and client-specific quality requirements.
SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL TOOLS
- Advanced proficiency with:
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- MFAD
- LPILE
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of utility client standards and engineering practices.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated capability to lead geographically distributed engineering teams.
- Experience supporting business development and client account growth initiatives.
- Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and project reviews as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PE Certification.
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR).
- Experience as Owner's Engineer or Owner's Representative.
- Experience managing large transmission programs and strategic utility initiatives.
- Active participation in industry committees and professional organizations.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $151,600.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $220,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $151,600.00 to $220,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Transmission Line Project Manager
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to transmission line project management. Electrical engineering, civil engineering, or power systems degrees satisfy this. A general business degree typically won't, even with years of field experience.
Target EPC firms over pure utilities
Engineering, procurement, and construction firms handling transmission projects file H-1B petitions more consistently than regulated utilities, which often face internal hiring freezes. Look for firms with active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for project manager roles in power delivery.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented H-1B LCA filings specifically for project management and transmission engineering roles, so you're applying to companies with a real sponsorship track record, not guessing from job postings.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up the wage level for your target metro using OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage, and Level II or III is standard for senior project manager titles.
Get your PE license process started early
Many transmission line PM roles require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license. PE licensure takes time and state reciprocity varies. Starting the application before your H-1B petition strengthens your specialty occupation case and makes you a stronger candidate.
Clarify petition timing around project start dates
H-1B cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date. If your project mobilization is scheduled for summer, work with your employer to confirm whether premium processing or a cap-exempt filing pathway applies to avoid a gap before you can legally begin work.
H-1B Visa Transmission Line Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transmission Line Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes this role as a specialty occupation because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or power systems engineering. The role involves technical judgment on high-voltage infrastructure that a general degree doesn't cover. Your employer documents this requirement in the H-1B petition, and the O*NET profile for this occupation supports the degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Transmission Line Project Manager roles?
EPC contractors, independent transmission companies, investor-owned utilities, and grid consulting firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Firms working on FERC-regulated transmission build-outs and interstate grid expansion projects tend to file the most petitions. Migrate Mate shows you which employers have active LCA filings for project management roles in power delivery, so you can focus your applications accordingly.
Can I switch transmission line employers while on H-1B?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start work with a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 and Labor Condition Application. You don't need to restart the cap lottery if you're already in H-1B status.
How does project-based work affect H-1B status for transmission project managers?
Transmission line roles are often project-based, which can raise scrutiny around end-client worksite requirements. USCIS requires the petitioning employer to demonstrate a bona fide employer-employee relationship and control over your work. If you're placed at a utility client site, your employer needs to document supervision and show the assignment is part of a longer-term engagement, not just a short contract.
What should I know about prevailing wage requirements for this role?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. For Transmission Line Project Manager roles, this is typically set at wage Level II or III depending on your responsibilities and region. You can check the applicable wage yourself using OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer, so you know the floor your employer is required to meet.