Transmission Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

• Function as a subject matter specialist and technical resource for EHV transmission line designs, specifically for 500kv and above.
• Responsible for execution of engineering projects including the technical development of design deliverables.
• Supervise and direct the engineering project team in the execution of EHV transmission line designs. Mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure engineering projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews of engineering designs prepared by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.
• 10+ years of specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission projects.
• 5+ years of experience in 500kV and/or 765kV transmission line design
• Expertise within the electrical considerations for 765kV transmission lines
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings

• MS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• PE license
• PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER software experience
• PMP Certification

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.