Entry Level Transmission Engineer Jobs
New grad transmission engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a relevant project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Quanta Services, Sargent & Lundy, and American Electric Power hiring at this level now.
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Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
The Civil Engineering and Design team in Electric Engineering is responsible for civil engineering work for PG&E’s transmission poles and towers. Civil design includes, but not limited to, structure and foundation analysis and design, as well as reviewing and developing civil drawings.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
Under supervision and with latitude for independent action or decision, this entry-level position performs engineering work on a professional level in design of engineering jobs, projects, or parts thereof.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $44.70 to $74.42, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Prepares designs, calculations, drawings, layouts and/or studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, rough diagrams, specifications, and/or instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures. Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. Checks drawings, designs, and others’ work. Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS CADD software. You will use a variety of design tools, including but not limited to MicroStation for drawing development, SAP2000, PLS Tower, PLS POLE, and L-PILE for structural analysis and design. Foster teamwork & innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or graduating with a BS in civil or structural engineering by June 2026; or, its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License by Day 1 of hire
Desired: Experience in structural engineering MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering EIT or PE License Experience in PLS-TOWER
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
The Civil Engineering and Design team in Electric Engineering is responsible for civil engineering work for PG&E’s transmission poles and towers. Civil design includes, but not limited to, structure and foundation analysis and design, as well as reviewing and developing civil drawings.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
Under supervision and with latitude for independent action or decision, this entry-level position performs engineering work on a professional level in design of engineering jobs, projects, or parts thereof.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $44.70 to $74.42, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Prepares designs, calculations, drawings, layouts and/or studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, rough diagrams, specifications, and/or instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures. Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. Checks drawings, designs, and others’ work. Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS CADD software. You will use a variety of design tools, including but not limited to MicroStation for drawing development, SAP2000, PLS Tower, PLS POLE, and L-PILE for structural analysis and design. Foster teamwork & innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or graduating with a BS in civil or structural engineering by June 2026; or, its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License by Day 1 of hire
Desired: Experience in structural engineering MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering EIT or PE License Experience in PLS-TOWER
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Entry Level Transmission Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transmission engineer job?
Entry level transmission engineer roles typically look for a degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with hands-on exposure through internships, senior capstone projects, or lab work in power systems. Familiarity with power flow analysis software, relay protection concepts, and grid fundamentals gives candidates a clear edge. Highlighting any project work that involved transmission line design, load flow studies, or protection coordination will strengthen an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level transmission engineers?
Companies hiring entry level transmission engineers right now include Quanta Services, Sargent & Lundy, and American Electric Power, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from electric utilities, regional transmission organizations, and engineering consulting firms that build out entry-level rotational programs or structured mentorship tracks for new technical hires.
Are there remote entry level transmission engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of grid and substation work. About 12% of entry level transmission engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve planning, modeling, or data analysis work that does not require a physical field presence.
Are these new grad transmission engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior transmission engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op experience in place of full-time history, or invites candidates to submit a project portfolio. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduates encouraged to apply," or "training provided" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level transmission engineers?
Entry Level transmission engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because ongoing grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure investment create steady demand for early-career engineers who can support planning, protection, and system studies work.