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Remote Transmission Line Engineering jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed engineering teams, and utility-sector consultancies all hiring for this role. Employers currently hiring remotely include WSP, Qualus, and Electrical Consultants. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 v ideo 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.
#LI-Onsite #LI-Energy #LI-VM1
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 v ideo 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.
#LI-Onsite #LI-Energy #LI-VM1
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Who's Hiring
- WSP12
- Qualus9
- Electrical Consultants7
- Welty Enterprises4
- ICF3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote transmission line engineering jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD for sag-tension analysis and plan-and-profile drawing production
- Experience with NESC or RUS construction standards for overhead transmission design
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration with a path to licensure
- Knowledge of foundation design methods including drilled pier and direct embedment
- Familiarity with right-of-way permitting processes and environmental clearance requirements
Tips for Your Remote Transmission Line Engineering Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote transmission line engineering openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async communication skills up front
Remote transmission line engineering teams run on written handoffs, shared markups, and asynchronous design reviews. Mention specific tools you use for remote collaboration, such as Bluebeam, Teams, or shared PLS-CADD environments, in your application materials.
Build a portfolio of deliverables you own
Remote employers can't observe your process, so they evaluate outputs. Collect plan-and-profile drawings, loading calculations, and structure spotting sheets you produced independently. Concrete deliverables signal that you can manage scope without in-person direction.
Target firms with distributed project footprints
Consulting firms and developers managing transmission projects across multiple states are structurally set up for remote engineers. When researching openings, look for companies with project work in several regions, as those teams are already accustomed to coordinating across locations.
Remote Transmission Line Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote transmission line engineering job?
Target companies that already run distributed engineering teams, such as consulting firms, independent power producers, and renewable energy developers with multi-state project portfolios. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to manage deliverables without in-person oversight, and proficiency in tools like PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and relevant structural analysis software. Demonstrating a history of completing field or design work independently gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote transmission line engineerings?
Employers currently hiring remote transmission line engineerings include WSP, Qualus, and Electrical Consultants, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote hiring for this role is concentrated among engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and utility contractors that support distributed project teams across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote transmission line engineering 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 consulting firms and renewable energy startups are more likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. Showing completed design projects, relevant coursework in structural or electrical engineering, and familiarity with industry software like PLS-CADD can open doors in place of direct work history.
Do you need a degree for remote transmission line engineering jobs?
Usually, but not always for every role. Most remote positions expect a bachelor's degree in electrical, civil, or structural engineering, and many require a Professional Engineer license for senior work. For junior or design-support roles, remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated software skills, completed project examples, and relevant certifications alongside or instead of a four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote transmission line engineerings?
The sectors hiring the most remote transmission line engineerings are Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams to support multi-region infrastructure projects without requiring full-time on-site staff.
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