Senior Level Transmission Engineer Jobs
Senior level transmission engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of system design decisions, project delivery, and the technical direction of their teams. Openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Quanta Services, Sargent & Lundy, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department is responsible for: Conducting interconnection studies and multi-year assessments. Developing transmission expansion plans to ensure safe and reliable electric service. Adhering to NERC and WECC planning standards. Participating in the development of reliability standards and transmission expansion policy. Supporting various internal departments such as operations, law, and contracts.
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Position Summary
This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Senior Transmission Planning is responsible for providing technical, planning and project implementation support for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience and demonstrated ability.
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 salary 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 salary 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 agreements, and internal equity.
The salary range is:
CA Minimum, $153,828
CA Maximum, $197,628
Job Responsibilities
Basecase preparation Lead and manage approval process for PG&E’s transmission load forecast. Lead generator testing and model development Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis. Transmission System Studies Primary lead in transmission planning studies including long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Lead and support development of Annual Transmission Planning Assessment and Expansion Plan. Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Develop and standardize new analytic methods for power system analysis/modeling Lead the development of interconnection handbook, criteria, and standards for WECC/NERC compliance Guide and direct the work of lower level engineers on interconnection studies, where appropriate. Project Implementation Provide technical expertise and lead in the implementation of complex and large-scale projects including projects that require a Permit to Construct (PTC) permit. Implement complex projects requiring CPCN permit with guidance. Compliance and Regulatory Lead in preparation of need portion of filings with regulatory agencies on transmission projects as necessary. Lead FERC/NERC/WECC/CAISO compliance requirements such as F1004 forms, RIMS, FNM, and FAC, TPL, NUC, and MOD reliability standards and criterion. Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance. Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 8 years of experience in electric transmission planning studies
Desired: Advanced knowledge in power system theory Knowledge of PG&E’s transmission system Knowledge of NERC/WECC standards Experience in electric system operations Programming skills in Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL A California PE license Master’s degree in electrical engineering
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department is responsible for: Conducting interconnection studies and multi-year assessments. Developing transmission expansion plans to ensure safe and reliable electric service. Adhering to NERC and WECC planning standards. Participating in the development of reliability standards and transmission expansion policy. Supporting various internal departments such as operations, law, and contracts.
.
Position Summary
This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Senior Transmission Planning is responsible for providing technical, planning and project implementation support for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience and demonstrated ability.
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 salary 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 salary 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 agreements, and internal equity.
The salary range is:
CA Minimum, $153,828
CA Maximum, $197,628
Job Responsibilities
Basecase preparation Lead and manage approval process for PG&E’s transmission load forecast. Lead generator testing and model development Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis. Transmission System Studies Primary lead in transmission planning studies including long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Lead and support development of Annual Transmission Planning Assessment and Expansion Plan. Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Develop and standardize new analytic methods for power system analysis/modeling Lead the development of interconnection handbook, criteria, and standards for WECC/NERC compliance Guide and direct the work of lower level engineers on interconnection studies, where appropriate. Project Implementation Provide technical expertise and lead in the implementation of complex and large-scale projects including projects that require a Permit to Construct (PTC) permit. Implement complex projects requiring CPCN permit with guidance. Compliance and Regulatory Lead in preparation of need portion of filings with regulatory agencies on transmission projects as necessary. Lead FERC/NERC/WECC/CAISO compliance requirements such as F1004 forms, RIMS, FNM, and FAC, TPL, NUC, and MOD reliability standards and criterion. Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance. Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 8 years of experience in electric transmission planning studies
Desired: Advanced knowledge in power system theory Knowledge of PG&E’s transmission system Knowledge of NERC/WECC standards Experience in electric system operations Programming skills in Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL A California PE license Master’s degree in electrical engineering
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Senior Level Transmission Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level transmission engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who can own a project from conceptual design through commissioning without close supervision. Demonstrating experience with high-voltage systems, protection and control schemes, or grid interconnection studies gives a clear edge. Candidates who can show they have mentored junior staff, led cross-functional teams, or influenced technical standards move to the top of most shortlists.
Which companies hire senior level transmission engineers?
Companies hiring senior level transmission engineers right now include Quanta Services, Sargent & Lundy, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from investor-owned utilities, independent power producers, large engineering and consulting firms, and grid operators managing regional transmission assets.
Are there remote senior level transmission engineer jobs?
Yes, though field-heavy roles still require on-site presence for substation work and commissioning. About 37% of senior level transmission engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with planning, modeling, and grid studies roles most likely to offer location flexibility. Engineering consultancies and software-adjacent transmission roles tend to have the broadest remote options.
What makes a transmission engineer role senior level?
Senior level transmission engineer roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. Engineers at this stage are expected to set the technical approach for complex projects, make independent engineering judgments on system reliability and protection coordination, and mentor mid-level and junior staff. The scope typically includes leading studies, reviewing deliverables produced by others, and serving as the primary technical point of contact with clients or regulators.
Which industries hire the most senior level transmission engineers?
Senior Level transmission engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because grid modernization, renewable interconnection, and aging infrastructure replacement all require senior engineers who can manage technically complex, high-stakes projects with significant capital and reliability implications.