Transmission Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Transmission Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in electric utilities, renewable energy development, and grid infrastructure, with demand running from entry-level design roles to senior planning and protection engineers. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins are the state's primary hiring hubs, where employers such as Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy, and Burns & McDonnell maintain active transmission teams. The most in-demand specialties include power systems protection, relay settings, and high-voltage transmission planning tied to Colorado's expanding renewable integration projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; Houston, TX; or Remote
About the Role
RDQ is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Transmission to join our growing team and support transmission-line engineering projects across the United States.
This role will work on a wide range of transmission-line engineering activities, including 3D modeling, structural design, construction package development, routing studies, field investigations, and technical project support. The Senior Engineer - Transmission will help lead civil and structural engineering activities for electric transmission facilities while supporting project execution, client relationships, and the development of junior engineers.
The ideal candidate has significant transmission utility experience, strong technical expertise in transmission-line design, proficiency with PLS-CADD, and the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Transmission Engineering: Plan, direct, and coordinate civil and structural engineering design activities for electric transmission-line facilities.
- Engineering Analysis: Establish and perform civil and structural engineering analyses for transmission facilities.
- Project Coordination: Support project schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and overall project execution.
- Design Documentation: Support the development of contracts, technical specifications, construction documents, and drawing bid packages.
- PLS-CADD & Modeling: Perform and support transmission-line design and modeling using PLS-CADD and related engineering tools.
- Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and support effective communication throughout project delivery.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to entry-level engineers.
- Communication & Coordination: Work effectively with project staff, clients, contractors, officials, and other stakeholders.
- Quality & Professional Standards: Maintain high ethical, technical, and professional standards across project work.
- Reporting & Special Projects: Prepare technical reports and support special engineering assignments as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 6+ years of experience in electric transmission utility engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD.
- Strong understanding of transmission-line engineering and design fundamentals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Ability to manage technical responsibilities while supporting project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electric distribution design.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and related business applications.
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
- Experience developing technical specifications, construction packages, or bid documents.
- Experience working across multiple utility jurisdictions and applying varying codes and client standards.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 / year (dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications)
RDQ cares about its people more than anything. We believe that when our people thrive, so does our company. We want you to flourish both in and out of work. Because of this, RDQ offers competitive compensation and a benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings & Profit-Sharing
- Continuing Education, Training, & Coaching Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity is one of our core values. RDQ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
Additional Information
- Work Authorization: We value and honor your time; please note that at this point in time, RDQ will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.
- Drug-Free Workplace: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Physical Expectations of Role
The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation, as well as attend occasional client meetings and site visits. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in PLS-CADD?
Experience:
- electric transmission utility engineering: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ABET-accredited engineering degree (Required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80205
Location: Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; Houston, TX; or Remote
About the Role
RDQ is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Transmission to join our growing team and support transmission-line engineering projects across the United States.
This role will work on a wide range of transmission-line engineering activities, including 3D modeling, structural design, construction package development, routing studies, field investigations, and technical project support. The Senior Engineer - Transmission will help lead civil and structural engineering activities for electric transmission facilities while supporting project execution, client relationships, and the development of junior engineers.
The ideal candidate has significant transmission utility experience, strong technical expertise in transmission-line design, proficiency with PLS-CADD, and the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Transmission Engineering: Plan, direct, and coordinate civil and structural engineering design activities for electric transmission-line facilities.
- Engineering Analysis: Establish and perform civil and structural engineering analyses for transmission facilities.
- Project Coordination: Support project schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and overall project execution.
- Design Documentation: Support the development of contracts, technical specifications, construction documents, and drawing bid packages.
- PLS-CADD & Modeling: Perform and support transmission-line design and modeling using PLS-CADD and related engineering tools.
- Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and support effective communication throughout project delivery.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to entry-level engineers.
- Communication & Coordination: Work effectively with project staff, clients, contractors, officials, and other stakeholders.
- Quality & Professional Standards: Maintain high ethical, technical, and professional standards across project work.
- Reporting & Special Projects: Prepare technical reports and support special engineering assignments as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 6+ years of experience in electric transmission utility engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD.
- Strong understanding of transmission-line engineering and design fundamentals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Ability to manage technical responsibilities while supporting project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electric distribution design.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and related business applications.
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
- Experience developing technical specifications, construction packages, or bid documents.
- Experience working across multiple utility jurisdictions and applying varying codes and client standards.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 / year (dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications)
RDQ cares about its people more than anything. We believe that when our people thrive, so does our company. We want you to flourish both in and out of work. Because of this, RDQ offers competitive compensation and a benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings & Profit-Sharing
- Continuing Education, Training, & Coaching Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity is one of our core values. RDQ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
Additional Information
- Work Authorization: We value and honor your time; please note that at this point in time, RDQ will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.
- Drug-Free Workplace: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Physical Expectations of Role
The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation, as well as attend occasional client meetings and site visits. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in PLS-CADD?
Experience:
- electric transmission utility engineering: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ABET-accredited engineering degree (Required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80205
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related power systems field
- Experience with power flow and stability analysis tools such as PSS/E or PowerWorld
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and WECC regional transmission requirements
- Proficiency in protection relay coordination, settings development, and equipment specification
- Strong written communication skills for studies, reports, and regulatory filings
Transmission Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission engineer in Colorado?
Becoming a transmission engineer in Colorado starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, ideally with coursework in power systems. Most roles at Colorado utilities and engineering firms require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license, which you obtain through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors by passing the FE and PE Power exams. Gaining internship experience with a utility or energy consulting firm during school significantly shortens the path to a full engineering role.
Which companies hire transmission engineers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring transmission engineers in Colorado include Qualus, Burns & McDonnell, and Quanta Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and large engineering consultancies means openings appear across both operations-side and project-delivery roles throughout the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?
Denver, Lakewood, and Lone Tree account for the largest share of transmission engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the headquarters base for major utilities and engineering firms, while Colorado Springs draws demand from municipal utilities and defense-adjacent infrastructure work, and Fort Collins benefits from Colorado State University research ties and northern Front Range grid expansion projects.
Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're limited. Transmission engineering involves significant field work, substation site visits, and utility coordination that ties most roles to a physical location. About 73% of transmission engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer. The tasks most commonly performed remotely are power flow modeling, relay settings development, and technical report writing rather than construction oversight or commissioning work.
How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a graduate engineering role or internship at one of Colorado's major utilities or engineering consultancies. Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy both run structured new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through planning, protection, and operations functions. Candidates from adjacent roles such as substation design, distribution engineering, or power systems research at Colorado State University or the University of Colorado often transition successfully. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and completing any university power systems lab work strengthens an application considerably before a first job offer.
Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location on the Front Range or Western Slope, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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