Remote Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs
Remote transmission line design engineer jobs are actively hiring across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams building out transmission infrastructure from anywhere. Utilities, energy consultancies, and grid modernization companies are expanding remote roles, and employers hiring right now include Qualus. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Lead Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line Design
Qualus·Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Job functions:
$130k - $190k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Overview:
This position may be based out of the following locations: Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV; or Boise, ID
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
#LI-JT1
Benefits & Compensation:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview:
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Line Engineering Department as a Lead Engineer, Overhead Transmission Line Design. The role will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating civil/structural analysis, and project completion of high voltage electrical transmission lines.
This position may be based out of the following locations: Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV; or Boise, ID
- Completion of calculations, construction drawings, contracts, technical specifications, design standards, as well as the application of those designs for the construction of distribution and/or transmission lines.
- Perform civil/structural engineering analyses and design for transmission line layout and design through 500kV
- Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables
- Conduct/coordinate design review meetings for projects or as assigned
- Create and support construction contracts, material take-offs, material standards, and technical specifications
- Create/develop drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittal purposes
- Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or material selection
- Coordinate construction activities with technical support and timely review of submittals
- Effectively communicate project scopes, budgets, and schedules
- Assist in the preparation of budgets for projects
- Develops training modules and initiatives at the directive of the Principal Engineer
- Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to our functional area, including but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, NERC Reliability, and the National Electric Safety Code
- Provide technical direction to others, as required
- Aide in the direction of work for others, as required
- Serve as contact with construction field crews and project management on moderately complex projects
- Provides support to business development or pursuit activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will possess a broad and deep understanding of engineering principles and practices, and the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of training, project scope, schedule, budget, construction, and overall project completion.
- Minimum of 5-10+ years of overhead transmission line design experience and knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
- BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
- Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to run projects at any value with little oversight.
- Extensive knowledge of civil/structural transmission line design and knowledge of field techniques for construction of transmission lines.
- Advanced knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, MFAD and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of surveying techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of safe working practices related to electric transmission lines.
- Strong team player: Accomplish tasks by working with others and recognizing how decisions may impact the team and have a willingness to seek input from others.
- Quality: Accomplish tasks with a high level of quality so rework and corrections are minimal.
- Time Management: Must be able to successfully plan and accomplish tasks within an established timeline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- PE license required
- Willing and able to travel up to 15%
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
#LI-JT1
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
Qualus
Lead Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line Design
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Added 1mo ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$130k - $190k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Job Description
Position Overview:
This position may be based out of the following locations: Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV; or Boise, ID
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
#LI-JT1
Benefits & Compensation:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview:
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Line Engineering Department as a Lead Engineer, Overhead Transmission Line Design. The role will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating civil/structural analysis, and project completion of high voltage electrical transmission lines.
This position may be based out of the following locations: Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV; or Boise, ID
- Completion of calculations, construction drawings, contracts, technical specifications, design standards, as well as the application of those designs for the construction of distribution and/or transmission lines.
- Perform civil/structural engineering analyses and design for transmission line layout and design through 500kV
- Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables
- Conduct/coordinate design review meetings for projects or as assigned
- Create and support construction contracts, material take-offs, material standards, and technical specifications
- Create/develop drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittal purposes
- Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or material selection
- Coordinate construction activities with technical support and timely review of submittals
- Effectively communicate project scopes, budgets, and schedules
- Assist in the preparation of budgets for projects
- Develops training modules and initiatives at the directive of the Principal Engineer
- Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to our functional area, including but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, NERC Reliability, and the National Electric Safety Code
- Provide technical direction to others, as required
- Aide in the direction of work for others, as required
- Serve as contact with construction field crews and project management on moderately complex projects
- Provides support to business development or pursuit activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will possess a broad and deep understanding of engineering principles and practices, and the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of training, project scope, schedule, budget, construction, and overall project completion.
- Minimum of 5-10+ years of overhead transmission line design experience and knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
- BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
- Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to run projects at any value with little oversight.
- Extensive knowledge of civil/structural transmission line design and knowledge of field techniques for construction of transmission lines.
- Advanced knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, MFAD and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of surveying techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of safe working practices related to electric transmission lines.
- Strong team player: Accomplish tasks by working with others and recognizing how decisions may impact the team and have a willingness to seek input from others.
- Quality: Accomplish tasks with a high level of quality so rework and corrections are minimal.
- Time Management: Must be able to successfully plan and accomplish tasks within an established timeline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- PE license required
- Willing and able to travel up to 15%
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
#LI-JT1
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
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The qualifications that appear most often in remote transmission line design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD for sag-tension analysis and structure spotting
- Experience designing transmission lines at 115 kV voltage class or higher
- Familiarity with NESC loading district requirements and clearance standards
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure
- Experience reading and producing survey, geotechnical, and right-of-way documents
Tips for Your Remote Transmission Line Design Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote transmission line design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check frequently and apply directly to roles that match your software tools, line voltage experience, and project type before postings fill.
Lead with remote-ready technical tools
Remote hiring managers want to see PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and SAPS listed prominently and tied to real deliverables. Name the specific line types, voltage classes, and design standards you've worked with so reviewers can assess fit without a conversation.
Show async communication through your materials
Remote transmission line design teams depend on precise written handoffs. Use your cover letter and any writing samples to demonstrate that you document design assumptions, flag conflicts clearly, and communicate technical decisions without needing real-time back-and-forth.
Prepare a portfolio of completed line designs
Assemble a portfolio showing finished transmission line projects, including route studies, structure spotting outputs, or loading calculations. Remote employers can't walk a site with you, so documented design work is the clearest proof of your capability.
Remote Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transmission line design engineer job?
Target remote-first engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and utility firms with distributed design teams, as these employers are most likely to hire transmission line design engineers without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise async written communication, and proficiency with tools like PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and SAPS. Demonstrating completed line design projects in your portfolio and showing comfort with remote coordination gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote transmission line design engineers?
Companies hiring remote transmission line design engineers right now include Qualus, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These tend to be remote-first engineering consultancies, independent power producers, and grid infrastructure firms that staff distributed design teams across the U.S.
Can you get a remote transmission line design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller engineering consultancies and renewable development firms are most likely to hire entry-level remote candidates. Strong coursework in electrical power systems, hands-on PLS-CADD proficiency, and a capstone or personal project showing line design work can open the door when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote transmission line design engineer jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering because transmission line design carries significant safety and regulatory requirements. That said, candidates who pair an associate degree with substantial field design experience and verifiable PLS-CADD or AutoCAD work do get considered, particularly at smaller consultancies with less rigid hiring criteria.
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