Transmission Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Transmission Engineer jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, concentrated in electric utilities, renewable energy development, and grid infrastructure across entry-level to senior positions. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria anchor the largest share of openings, with major employers including Exelon, Commonwealth Edison, and Ameren Illinois maintaining ongoing hiring for transmission planning, protection and controls, and substation engineering. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are power systems analysis, SCADA integration, and high-voltage transmission design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the engineering and design of high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
- Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings.
- Conducting detailed analysis to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
- Provide field support during construction.
- Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but may involve a variety of complex features.
- May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Adhere to codes and standards while delivering innovative solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements (min)
- B.S. in Engineering from ABET accredited program.
Experience
- 2-7 years of experience required within Transmission Engineering.
- PLS CADD required.
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the engineering and design of high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
- Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings.
- Conducting detailed analysis to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
- Provide field support during construction.
- Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but may involve a variety of complex features.
- May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Adhere to codes and standards while delivering innovative solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements (min)
- B.S. in Engineering from ABET accredited program.
Experience
- 2-7 years of experience required within Transmission Engineering.
- PLS CADD required.
WHY CAMPOS EPC?
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Transmission Engineer Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation & Logistics
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, or PowerWorld
- Experience with NERC reliability standards and applicable MISO regional transmission requirements
- Knowledge of substation design, protection and controls, or high-voltage transmission line engineering
- Strong technical communication skills for preparing engineering studies, reports, and regulatory filings
Transmission Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission engineer in Illinois?
Most Illinois transmission engineering roles require a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering followed by licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Candidates typically pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam after graduation, accumulate supervised experience, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam in electrical power. Employers in Illinois strongly prefer or require PE licensure for roles involving grid studies, protection design, or regulatory submittals.
Which companies hire transmission engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring transmission engineers in Illinois right now include Sargent & Lundy, Leidos, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's large investor-owned utilities and regional transmission organizations drive consistent demand across planning, operations, and capital projects.
Which Illinois cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?
Chicago, Warrenville, and Illinois have the most transmission engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because it is headquarters to Exelon and ComEd and sits at the center of the MISO footprint, while Rockford and Peoria reflect the presence of regional utility operations and engineering consultancies serving the northern and central Illinois grid.
Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 60% of transmission engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-intensive nature of much of the work. Planning and modeling roles, such as power flow studies or SCADA analytics, are the most likely to offer any remote flexibility within an otherwise field-heavy discipline.
How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate engineering rotational or associate engineer program at one of Illinois's major utilities. ComEd and Ameren Illinois both run structured early-career programs that place candidates without direct transmission experience into supervised project roles. A completed electrical engineering degree, an active Fundamentals of Engineering certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and any coursework or capstone projects in power systems give candidates a meaningful edge when applying for these associate-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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