STEM OPT Transmission Line Design Jobs
Transmission line design roles in power systems and electrical infrastructure qualify for STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in electrical engineering or a related STEM field must map to an eligible CIP code.
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Power your future with Qualus as an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects.
Responsibilities
- Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
- Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
- Perform structural analysis and design, perform foundation designs.
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited school
- 2-4 years of experience in overhead transmission design
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, having high attention to detail.
- Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
- Great computer skills.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Must possess valid driver's license
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
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.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
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.
INTRODUCTION
Power your future with Qualus as an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects.
Responsibilities
- Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
- Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
- Perform structural analysis and design, perform foundation designs.
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited school
- 2-4 years of experience in overhead transmission design
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, having high attention to detail.
- Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
- Great computer skills.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Must possess valid driver's license
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
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.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Transmission Line Design
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Check that your electrical engineering or power systems degree program carries a CIP code recognized for STEM OPT eligibility. Your DSO confirms this on your updated I-20 before you file the extension with USCIS.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask any prospective employer directly whether they're enrolled in E-Verify before you start the I-983 training plan process. Utilities and engineering consultancies often participate, but smaller contractors may not, which disqualifies the position.
Build your I-983 around transmission-specific tasks
Your training plan must connect your daily work to your STEM degree objectives. Document how line rating calculations, right-of-way analysis, or protection coordination directly develop the skills from your electrical engineering curriculum.
Target employers with active DOL labor condition filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter transmission and power-sector employers by E-Verify status and DOL filing history, so you're applying only to companies already set up to hire STEM OPT students in engineering roles.
Apply 90 days before your OPT end date
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed while your initial OPT EAD is still valid. Missing this window forces you to stop working, so align your job search timeline with your OPT expiration date.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Transmission line design roles span multiple wage levels depending on region and complexity. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area using the relevant SOC code before evaluating any offer, so you know where it sits against prevailing wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a transmission line design job qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in electrical engineering, power systems, or another STEM field with an eligible CIP code. The role itself must also constitute practical training directly related to that degree. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the STEM OPT extension, and USCIS approves the 24-month extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my employer in this role?
Any employer hiring you under STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific worksite where you'll work. This applies to utilities, engineering consulting firms, and contractors alike. If your employer uses a third-party staffing arrangement, E-Verify enrollment must cover the actual hiring entity, not just the staffing agency.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a transmission design position?
Your I-983 must describe how the work develops skills tied to your STEM degree. For transmission line design, that means documenting tasks like conductor sizing, load flow analysis, tower structure design, or protection relay coordination and linking each to specific learning objectives from your electrical engineering program. Both you and your employer's authorized representative sign it.
How does cap-gap protect me if my H-1B is selected while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed before your STEM OPT EAD expires and your status runs through October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization until the H-1B start date. You can continue working in your transmission design role without interruption. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility through the timely filing of a complete I-129 petition.
Where can I find transmission line design jobs that sponsor STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find transmission and power-sector employers filtered by E-Verify enrollment and DOL filing activity. This lets you focus your applications on companies that are already structured to hire STEM OPT engineers, rather than spending time on employers who haven't navigated the process before.