Transmission Engineer Jobs in Florida
Transmission Engineer jobs in Florida are consistently active, driven by the state's expanding power grid infrastructure, utility modernization projects, and growth in renewable energy integration. Most hiring concentrates in Tampa, Miami, and Orlando, where major utilities and engineering firms like Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida, and Burns & McDonnell maintain substantial operations. The most in-demand specialties include power systems analysis, high-voltage substation design, and SCADA and grid automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking Senior Engineer – Transmission Lines to add to our growing team. You will lead detailed engineering design for high-voltage transmission line projects (69–500 kV) while supporting multidisciplinary coordination, quality assurance and project execution in a remote work environment. You will guide junior staff, contribute to design standards and ensure deliverables meet all client, regulatory and technical requirements. We are looking for an experienced transmission line engineer with strong PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole expertise who thrives in a collaborative, flexible and forward-thinking setting. If you are a transmission engineer seeking a remote opportunity aligned with WSB's values, we encourage you to apply and forge ahead with us.
What you will do:
- Lead design team in completion of detailed phases of engineering.
- Guide and answer questions related to detailed engineering calculations for the design of steel, concrete, and wood supporting structures and their associated foundations.
- Provide thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.
- Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on small to medium sized engineering projects.
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified.
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning.
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to WSB.
- Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
- Strong focus on quality and high attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineering licensure (strongly preferred).
- 7+ years of experience using PLS-CADD, Pole, etc.
- 2+ years of experience supervising and mentoring a team of engineers and designers
- Some experience using FAD Tools, L-Pile, etc.
- Ability to apply client specifications and preferences to all designs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
- Strong focus on quality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our dedicated staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in a wide range of complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part- time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking Senior Engineer – Transmission Lines to add to our growing team. You will lead detailed engineering design for high-voltage transmission line projects (69–500 kV) while supporting multidisciplinary coordination, quality assurance and project execution in a remote work environment. You will guide junior staff, contribute to design standards and ensure deliverables meet all client, regulatory and technical requirements. We are looking for an experienced transmission line engineer with strong PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole expertise who thrives in a collaborative, flexible and forward-thinking setting. If you are a transmission engineer seeking a remote opportunity aligned with WSB's values, we encourage you to apply and forge ahead with us.
What you will do:
- Lead design team in completion of detailed phases of engineering.
- Guide and answer questions related to detailed engineering calculations for the design of steel, concrete, and wood supporting structures and their associated foundations.
- Provide thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.
- Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on small to medium sized engineering projects.
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified.
- Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning.
- Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to WSB.
- Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
- Strong focus on quality and high attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineering licensure (strongly preferred).
- 7+ years of experience using PLS-CADD, Pole, etc.
- 2+ years of experience supervising and mentoring a team of engineers and designers
- Some experience using FAD Tools, L-Pile, etc.
- Ability to apply client specifications and preferences to all designs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
- Strong focus on quality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our dedicated staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in a wide range of complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part- time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
#LI-Remote
#LI-KF1
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Find Transmission Engineer JobsTransmission Engineer Jobs by City in Florida
Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Transmission Engineer Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy13
- Quanta Services4
- Pickett and Associates4P
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions4
- ESP Associates3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Florida.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems
- Proficiency in power system analysis software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, or ETAP
- Experience with transmission line design, substation layout, or protection and control schemes
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and FERC transmission planning requirements
- Strong written communication skills for preparing engineering reports and regulatory submissions
Transmission Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission engineer in Florida?
Most transmission engineering roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a Professional Engineer license issued through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. The path typically starts with passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining qualifying experience under a licensed PE, then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Specializing in power systems coursework and internships with Florida utilities strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire transmission engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring transmission engineers in Florida right now include Sargent & Lundy, Quanta Services, and Pickett and Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's regulated utility environment and ongoing grid modernization mean large investor-owned utilities and their contracted engineering firms are the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?
Tampa, Lake Mary, and Orlando have the most transmission engineer openings in Florida. Tampa and Miami anchor the market because Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy Florida operate major transmission networks and regional headquarters there, while Orlando's continued infrastructure growth and proximity to utility service territories draws both utility employers and large engineering consultancies that support grid expansion projects.
Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Transmission engineering is largely a field-adjacent discipline requiring site visits, substation inspections, and coordination with construction crews, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 65% of transmission engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in planning, power flow modeling, and studies roles rather than design or field engineering.
How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate engineering role at a Florida investor-owned utility or a large consulting firm that staffs utility projects statewide. Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy Florida both run structured new-graduate programs that place candidates in transmission planning or protection and control rotations. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals readiness to employers, and internship experience with any Florida utility or power-sector consultancy is the strongest differentiator for candidates without full-time experience.
Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from utilities, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure firms active in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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