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 WSP, Electrical Consultants, and Qualus. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Senior Transmission Line Engineer – $100,000 – $170,000
Fully Remote
b19 Consulting is partnered with an up and coming but well-established power delivery organization seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer with proven experience delivering electric utility projects from a consultancy.
The ideal candidate will have worked across both Greenfield and Brownfield projects and bring a strong structural engineering background.
Ideal skillset of the Senior Transmission Line Engineer:
- 5+ years of utility transmission line design experience (15kV up to 500kV)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER software
- Experience using foundation design tools such as MFAD, PLS-Caisson, L-PILE, or RISA
- Experience preparing and developing both or either overhead and underground transmission line designs up to 500kV
- Ability to lead significant portions or complete transmission line design projects
If you are a Senior Transmission Line Engineer and interested in learning more about this opportunity, please click Apply Now or send your resume directly to g{dot}postle@b19-consulting{dot}com.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Fully Remote
Senior Transmission Line Engineer – $100,000 – $170,000
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Senior Transmission Line Engineer – $100,000 – $170,000
Fully Remote
b19 Consulting is partnered with an up and coming but well-established power delivery organization seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer with proven experience delivering electric utility projects from a consultancy.
The ideal candidate will have worked across both Greenfield and Brownfield projects and bring a strong structural engineering background.
Ideal skillset of the Senior Transmission Line Engineer:
- 5+ years of utility transmission line design experience (15kV up to 500kV)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and/or PLS-TOWER software
- Experience using foundation design tools such as MFAD, PLS-Caisson, L-PILE, or RISA
- Experience preparing and developing both or either overhead and underground transmission line designs up to 500kV
- Ability to lead significant portions or complete transmission line design projects
If you are a Senior Transmission Line Engineer and interested in learning more about this opportunity, please click Apply Now or send your resume directly to g{dot}postle@b19-consulting{dot}com.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Fully Remote
Senior Transmission Line Engineer – $100,000 – $170,000
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- WSP11
- Electrical Consultants7
- Qualus6
- Sargent & Lundy3
- Welty Enterprises3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
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 WSP, Electrical Consultants, and Qualus, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.
Which industries hire the most remote transmission line design engineers?
Most remote transmission line design engineer openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their design and analysis workflows are largely software-driven, allowing distributed teams to collaborate across geographies without requiring engineers on a single physical site.
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