STEM OPT Transmission Line Engineering Jobs
Transmission line engineering roles qualify for STEM OPT work authorization when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in electrical, civil, or power systems engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build experience in grid infrastructure, high-voltage design, and transmission planning.
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We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join our client's office in Rochester, NY and Binghamton, NY.
Your role
- Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
- Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
- Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
- Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
- Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
- Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Perform field reviews of work during construction.
- Ability to take on a project engineer role as required.
About you
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- P.E. registration is preferred or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
- 2-5 years transmission lines design experience.
- Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
- Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
- Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
- Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
- Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
- Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
- Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
- Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $75,000 - $105,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at recruiter.na@atkinsrealis.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Overview
We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join our client's office in Rochester, NY and Binghamton, NY.
Your role
- Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
- Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
- Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
- Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
- Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
- Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Perform field reviews of work during construction.
- Ability to take on a project engineer role as required.
About you
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- P.E. registration is preferred or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
- 2-5 years transmission lines design experience.
- Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
- Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
- Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
- Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
- Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
- Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
- Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
- Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $75,000 - $105,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at recruiter.na@atkinsrealis.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Transmission Line Engineering
Verify your CIP code before applying
Confirm your degree's CIP code maps to an approved STEM field, electrical engineering (14.1001), civil engineering (14.0801), or power systems-related programs. Your DSO can pull this from your transcript and update your I-20 before your initial OPT period ends.
Target utilities with active E-Verify enrollment
Before accepting an offer, confirm the utility or engineering firm is enrolled in E-Verify. Transmission employers often span multiple subsidiaries, so verify the specific legal entity that will appear on your I-983 training plan, not just the parent company brand.
Search transmission roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter transmission line engineering jobs by employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. This saves you from applying to firms that have never navigated the E-Verify enrollment or I-983 submission process.
Structure your I-983 around grid project deliverables
Generic training plans get flagged during USCIS reviews. Tie your I-983 learning objectives to specific transmission deliverables, line rating studies, ROW permitting workflows, or relay coordination tasks, that directly connect to your degree's engineering coursework.
Time your extension filing around project award cycles
Transmission engineering hiring often peaks after regulatory approvals or infrastructure funding announcements. File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires so a delayed offer tied to a project award doesn't leave you with a gap.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wage tiers
Transmission line engineers are typically classified under SOC 17-2071. Run the OFLC Wage Search for that code in your target metro before negotiating an offer, so you can confirm the proposed wage meets the DOL prevailing wage Level I or II threshold for your experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a transmission line engineering role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in an approved STEM field such as electrical engineering, civil engineering, or power systems engineering and carries an eligible CIP code. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. Your DSO confirms STEM OPT eligibility based on your program's CIP code before recommending the extension on your I-20. Roles focused on high-voltage design, transmission planning, or grid protection generally satisfy the degree-relatedness requirement.
Does my transmission line engineering employer need to be on E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a firm requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. Before you sign an offer, confirm the specific legal entity that will employ you is enrolled, not just a parent company or affiliated brand. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool. If the employer isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment before your STEM OPT extension becomes valid.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a transmission line engineering position?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day engineering work to your STEM degree's learning outcomes. For transmission line engineering, that means listing specific technical tasks, line ampacity calculations, environmental permitting reviews, protection relay settings, or PSCAD modeling, and explaining how each builds on coursework in your degree program. Your employer's supervisor signs off on the plan, and your DSO reviews it. USCIS can request the training plan during a site visit, so vague objectives increase risk.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files for H-1B while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT period can run well past your EAD's printed expiration date under cap-gap rules. You can continue working for the same E-Verify-enrolled employer without interruption while USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Where can I find transmission line engineering jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists transmission line engineering roles from employers with verified STEM OPT and E-Verify eligibility, so you aren't sorting through listings from firms unprepared to handle the I-983 or extension process. You can also cross-reference the O*NET profile for electrical engineers (SOC 17-2071) to identify the exact skills and tasks employers in this sector typically require, which helps you tailor your application to match their training plan expectations.