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Welty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I) is looking for a Project Manager to join our Substation and Transmission Line Project Management team!
Who is Welty Energy & Infrastructure (WE&I)?
WE&I, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.
Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, WE&I currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.
About the Role:
As a Project Manager at WE&I, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the completion of all activities for the low voltage engineering, design, procurement, and construction of major capital projects and programs specific to Electric Substation and Transmission upgrades. You will be responsible for medium to high complexity projects and/or programs on behalf of our team and therefore pivotal to our success.
While this position is remote, in that we do not have a physical office in this area, it is required to be in New Jersey or in the Philadelphia, PA area based on travel to client sites (10-20%).
As a Project Manager, you may:
- Coordinate with all applicable stakeholders on your project(s) to ensure that communication across the lines is established and maintained throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
- Act as the primary point of contact with the client regarding your project(s).
- Conduct technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addenda, and other construction documents to ensure constructability with our client’s standards and specifications while utilizing the technical expertise of others as needed.
- Conduct and direct project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants.
- Provide schedule updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project to the appropriate management teams (internal and external).
- Oversee and coordinate construction package reviews, pre-award meetings, field visits, and pre-award project site walk-downs.
- Act as the single point of contact for Construction on submittals, reviews, and coordination of required project information and documents.
- Ensure that necessary outages are identified, submitted, and communicated in a timely manner avoid schedule interruptions and conflicts with other projects in the area.
- Ensure that required permits are obtained for all fieldwork and required approvals are secured from applicable parties.
- Assist the Portfolio Manager(s) with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs, in addition, to performing other related tasks and assignments as required.
- Perform site safety inspections regularly at project locations.
- Focus on stakeholder interaction and client expectations when planning and executing projects.
- Follow project management tenets to properly estimate, monitor, and control approved funding, resources, schedules, and project activities.
- Follow your client’s methods, processes, and policies while planning and executing projects.
What We Require:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant experience in electric utility project management.
- Minimum of 6-14 years of experience in project management for the Utility sector (electric power such as Substation or Transmission).
- Electric utility project management preferred.
- PMP preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective leadership and organizational skills.
Travel:
- 10-20% travel will be required.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.
Pay Scale and Benefits:
- Salary: $105,000 - $130,000*
- Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions.
Please note, the actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as there may be other opportunities that suit your skills/criteria.
See our culture video here to learn more about what makes WE&I such a great place to work for!
Important Notice to US Applicants:
WE&I, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- WSP16

- Electrical Consultants7

- Qualus4

- Sargent & Lundy3

- ICF2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Energy1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote transmission line design jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD for tower spotting and sag-tension analysis
- Experience designing overhead transmission lines at 69 kV and above
- Familiarity with NESC loading district requirements and clearance standards
- Professional Engineer licensure or active progress toward PE certification
- Ability to conduct field surveys and review construction drawings at project sites
Tips for Your Remote Transmission Line Design Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote transmission line design openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your tools and sector experience before postings fill.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote transmission line design teams depend on written clarity. In your application materials, demonstrate you can explain design decisions, flag technical issues, and request reviews in writing without needing back-and-forth calls to resolve them.
Build a shareable PLS-CADD design portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work. A documented portfolio of line designs, sag-tension outputs, or structure spotting work in PLS-CADD gives them concrete evidence of your technical output and independent problem-solving ability.
Highlight experience with distributed project coordination
Remote transmission projects involve engineers, surveyors, and permitting teams spread across locations. Call out any experience coordinating deliverables across remote teams, managing redlines asynchronously, or using cloud-based document platforms to keep distributed projects on track.
Remote Transmission Line Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transmission line design job?
Target remote-first engineering consultancies and distributed utility firms that staff transmission projects without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency in tools like PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. Demonstrating you can manage deliverables independently, document design decisions precisely, and collaborate asynchronously across project teams gives you a real edge over candidates without remote work experience.
Which companies hire remote transmission line designs?
Companies hiring remote transmission line designs right now include WSP, Electrical Consultants, and Qualus, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings come primarily from distributed engineering consultancies, remote-first power sector firms, and utility companies with geographically dispersed project teams.
Can you get a remote transmission line design job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first consultancies and smaller distributed firms are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing a capstone project, PLS-CADD coursework, or a design portfolio that demonstrates you can work through problems without supervision opens the door significantly.
Do you need a degree for remote transmission line design jobs?
Usually, but the weight employers put on it varies. Most remote transmission line design roles expect a bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering. That said, remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated proficiency in PLS-CADD, structural analysis tools, and a portfolio of real design work alongside or instead of credentials when a candidate's output speaks clearly for itself.
Which industries hire the most remote transmission line designs?
Remote transmission line design roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that can deliver transmission design work across multiple project sites without requiring designers to be physically co-located.
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