Transmission Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Transmission Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in electric utility operations, renewable energy development, and grid modernization projects, with openings from entry-level designers through senior system planners. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring centers, where Georgia Power, Southern Company, and the Tennessee Valley Authority maintain significant operations and ongoing infrastructure programs. High-voltage protection, grid reliability engineering, and SCADA integration are the most consistently sought specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring3
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Asplundh Engineering Services
Associate Transmission Line Engineer
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Asplundh Engineering Services
Added 6d ago
Associate Transmission Line Engineer
Asplundh Engineering Services
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$80k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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AtkinsRéalis
Transmission Line Engineer
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Transmission Line Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Atlanta, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$80k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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AtkinsRéalis
Lead Transmission Line Engineer
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Lead Transmission Line Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Atlanta, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$100k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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VHB
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
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VHB
Added 1mo ago
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
VHB
Atlanta, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
$120k - $181k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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GFT
Principal Transmission Line Engineer
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GFT
Added 1mo ago
Principal Transmission Line Engineer
GFT
Atlanta, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
$130k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Transmission Engineer Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
9 jobs
Tucker
2 jobs
Alpharetta
1 job

Transmission Engineer Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis2 open roles
Georgia Transmission Corporation
Georgia Transmission Corporation2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Georgia.

  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering field
  • Experience with high-voltage transmission system planning, design, or operations
  • Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD
  • Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and SERC regional compliance requirements
  • Strong understanding of SCADA systems and energy management system applications

Transmission Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transmission engineer in Georgia?

The standard path starts with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, followed by gaining engineering experience and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. From there, you accumulate the required years of supervised experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which grants a Professional Engineer license required for many transmission roles in Georgia.

Which companies hire transmission engineers in Georgia?

Employers hiring transmission engineers in Georgia right now include Burns & McDonnell, AtkinsRéalis, and Georgia Transmission Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large investor-owned utilities and regional transmission organizations drive consistent year-round demand, particularly for grid planning and protection engineering roles.

Which Georgia cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?

Atlanta, Tucker, and Georgia have the most transmission engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta anchors demand as the headquarters hub for major utilities and energy contractors, while Savannah and Augusta reflect growing industrial and grid infrastructure investment tied to large manufacturing facilities and federal energy projects in those corridors.

Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of transmission engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-dependent nature of much of the work. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote arrangements are planning studies, protection relay setting calculations, and power flow modeling work that does not require direct field access.

How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for engineer-in-training or associate engineer roles at Georgia Power or Southern Company, both of which run structured new-graduate development programs that rotate through transmission planning, protection, and operations teams. Earning your Fundamentals of Engineering certification and building competency in PSS/E or PowerWorld before applying gives candidates a concrete edge. Adjacent roles in distribution engineering or substation design at Georgia electric membership corporations are also common stepping stones into transmission work.

Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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