Transmission Engineer Jobs
Transmission Engineer jobs are open across electric utilities, grid operators, renewable energy developers, and engineering consultancies, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in power flow analysis, protection and controls, and substation design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
- Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop, design set forth.
- Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
- Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
- Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
- Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
- Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
- Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
- Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262312
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Description
The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
- Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop, design set forth.
- Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
- Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
- Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
- Participate in the development of project schedules, scope, budget, staffing, planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
- Apply expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
- Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
- Lead field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required. Or,
- Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262312
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR46
- Burns & McDonnell42
- Westwood Professional Services32
- Gas Transmission Systems30
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions28
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services245
- Energy56
- Construction & Real Estate54
- Healthcare & Medical Services38
- Transportation & Logistics22
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD
- Experience with transmission planning, power flow studies, or short-circuit analysis
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and applicable regional transmission organization rules
- Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of PE licensure preferred or required
- Familiarity with protection and control systems, relay settings, or substation design
Tips for Your Transmission Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to grid projects
List specific transmission projects by voltage class, such as 138 kV or 345 kV, and name the planning or protection software you used. Hiring managers scan for tools like PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by interconnection region
Transmission roles are often tied to NERC reliability regions and ISO territories. Filtering for roles in your target region, such as MISO, PJM, or WECC, helps you find employers whose work matches your project background and relevant interconnection standards.
Earn a PE license before you apply broadly
Many utility and independent transmission owner postings list a Professional Engineer license as required, not preferred. If you're in the process of getting licensed, say so explicitly on your resume with your expected exam date so recruiters don't screen you out early.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Expect at least one round where you walk through a load flow study, a protection coordination case, or a stability analysis you ran. Practice explaining your modeling assumptions and how you validated results, not just the output.
Negotiate relocation terms for field-heavy roles
Transmission roles at utilities and EPCs often involve site work at substations or right-of-way inspections. Before accepting an offer, clarify travel expectations, per diem policy, and whether relocation assistance is available, since these terms vary widely by employer.
Transmission Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transmission engineers?
The companies hiring the most transmission engineers right now include HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and Westwood Professional Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Utilities, independent transmission owners, and large engineering and procurement construction firms account for the majority of postings.
How many transmission engineer jobs are remote?
About 22% of transmission engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the office-heavy and occasionally field-based nature of the role. Planning and power flow analysis work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while protection engineering and substation design roles more often require on-site or regional travel.
How do you become a transmission engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with coursework in power systems, circuit analysis, and electromagnetic fields. Gain early experience through internships at utilities or engineering consultancies, then build proficiency in industry-standard modeling software. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and later the PE exam significantly expands the range of roles available to you.
Can you get a transmission engineer job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level transmission engineer roles exist, particularly at large utilities and engineering consultancies that run formal rotational or new-graduate programs. Internship experience with power flow software, senior capstone projects involving grid analysis, or exposure to NERC standards through coursework all help you compete. Smaller independent transmission owners are less likely to hire without some prior power systems work.
What does the transmission engineer interview process look like?
Most transmission engineer interviews run two to three rounds. An initial screening call focuses on your background and software experience. A technical round typically involves working through a power systems scenario, explaining a past project in detail, or answering questions on protection coordination and reliability standards. Final rounds often include a hiring manager conversation and, at utilities, a panel with senior engineers.
Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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