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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M&S Engineering, LLC is seeking a qualified Transmission Line Engineer located at our Dripping Springs, Texas location. This position will work on a variety of dynamic and exciting High Voltage and Extra High Voltage AC and DC transmission line projects with potential to work on renewable energy infrastructure projects.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Detail engineering and design of overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction from 4kV to 500kV.
- Detail design of underground transmission line projects from 69kV to 230kV.
- Prepare detail cost estimates and opinion of probable cost statements for project with limited details.
- Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Be responsible for liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies.
- Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- 4 year degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and 3 - 5 years of applicable post-graduation design experience.
- Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
- Strong proficiency using PLS software suite, Sag10, AutoCAD or Microstation and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiar with applicable codes, standards and regulations required to design transmission lines in the United States, including publications from NESC, CPUC, ASCE, RUS, etc…
- Ability to multi-task from project to project.
- Must be able to routinely lift up to 30lbs.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines within a team environment.
- Must be insurable and have a valid driver's license. NO EXCEPTIONS
BENEFITS:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
- Employer paid STD/LTD
- Life Insurance
- Candidate referral bonus
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Earned vacation time
INTRODUCTION
M&S Engineering, LLC is seeking a qualified Transmission Line Engineer located at our Dripping Springs, Texas location. This position will work on a variety of dynamic and exciting High Voltage and Extra High Voltage AC and DC transmission line projects with potential to work on renewable energy infrastructure projects.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Detail engineering and design of overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction from 4kV to 500kV.
- Detail design of underground transmission line projects from 69kV to 230kV.
- Prepare detail cost estimates and opinion of probable cost statements for project with limited details.
- Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Be responsible for liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies.
- Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- 4 year degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and 3 - 5 years of applicable post-graduation design experience.
- Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
- Strong proficiency using PLS software suite, Sag10, AutoCAD or Microstation and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiar with applicable codes, standards and regulations required to design transmission lines in the United States, including publications from NESC, CPUC, ASCE, RUS, etc…
- Ability to multi-task from project to project.
- Must be able to routinely lift up to 30lbs.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines within a team environment.
- Must be insurable and have a valid driver's license. NO EXCEPTIONS
BENEFITS:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
- Employer paid STD/LTD
- Life Insurance
- Candidate referral bonus
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Earned vacation time
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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.