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 Staff Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of projects, including underground and overhead high-voltage transmission lines. The Staff Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review transmission components to meet project needs and requirements set forth by the project managers.
- Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
- Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources.
- Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
- Apply strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compile studies and reports. Writes specifications.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
- Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required; consulting preferred.
- Or a 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 a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of 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 demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong 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.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
Compensation
$100,000.00-165,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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-CT-Wallingford
Other Locations US-MA-Newton, US-ME-Portland
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 264691
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy105

- Burns & McDonnell88

- Quanta Services55

- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions37

- WSP30

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services106
- Construction & Real Estate65
- Energy58
- Transportation & Logistics14
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
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 Sargent & Lundy, Burns & McDonnell, and Quanta Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 66% of transmission engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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