STEM OPT Transmission Engineer Jobs
Transmission Engineer roles in power systems, grid infrastructure, and energy distribution qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree is in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your start date.
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At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee-ownership — a difference-maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You'll create amazing, for clients and for yourself. If you are passionate about your work and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!
Our Southeast region is looking for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The successful candidate will:
- Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
- Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and materials for high-voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structural design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
- Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
- Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role, at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta
Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 262173
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
Description
At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee-ownership — a difference-maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You'll create amazing, for clients and for yourself. If you are passionate about your work and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!
Our Southeast region is looking for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The successful candidate will:
- Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
- Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and materials for high-voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structural design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
- Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
- Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role, at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta
Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 262173
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Transmission Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Electrical and systems engineering degrees map to CIP codes 14.1001 and 14.0901, both STEM-designated. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer, a mismatch delays your extension paperwork.
Check E-Verify status before accepting offers
Transmission engineering roles sit inside utilities, grid operators, and engineering consultancies. Not all enroll in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer database directly and confirm active enrollment before you sign, not after.
Target employers filing LCAs for power systems roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for electrical or power systems engineer titles. Active LCA filers already understand work authorization requirements and move faster through onboarding paperwork.
Build your I-983 training plan around engineering competencies
Transmission engineers work across protection systems, load flow analysis, and substation design. Map each area to a concrete learning objective in your I-983 so USCIS can see a direct connection between your STEM degree and your daily responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find STEM OPT-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Transmission Engineer openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active work authorization filing history, so you spend time on roles where your OPT status won't stall the hiring process.
Time your extension request around your offer timeline
Submit your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. If your offer comes in late, your DSO can still authorize the extension as long as USCIS receives the I-765 before your current EAD expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transmission Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, or another STEM-designated field and the role directly applies that technical knowledge. USCIS evaluates the connection between your degree's CIP code and your job duties, not just the job title. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and document the degree-to-role connection in your I-983 training plan before submitting.
Does my Transmission Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, regardless of company size or sector. Utilities, grid operators, and engineering consultancies that hire transmission engineers aren't automatically enrolled, you must confirm active E-Verify participation before your start date. Ask your recruiter or HR contact directly, and verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool to avoid losing your authorization window.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Transmission Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree and your day-to-day engineering work. For a Transmission Engineer, that means mapping tasks like protective relay coordination, power flow modeling, or transmission planning studies to the electrical or systems engineering competencies from your coursework. Generic descriptions like 'gaining industry experience' aren't sufficient. Both you and your supervising engineer must sign the plan, and your DSO submits it with your STEM OPT application.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can keep working as a Transmission Engineer during this period without a new EAD. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility on your I-20, which your DSO updates once the H-1B petition is filed.
Where can I find Transmission Engineer jobs with STEM OPT-compatible employers?
Migrate Mate filters Transmission Engineer openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and work authorization filing history, so you can identify roles where your STEM OPT status is already understood. The O*NET occupation profile for Transmission Engineers also helps you match your degree to qualifying job duties, which strengthens both your job search targeting and your I-983 documentation.