Transmission Engineer Jobs in Texas
Transmission Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in electric utility infrastructure, oil and gas pipeline systems, and independent power generation across experience levels from entry-level junior engineer to senior project lead. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin anchor most of the hiring activity, with major employers such as Oncor Electric Delivery, CenterPoint Energy, and ERCOT maintaining a sustained presence across the state. The most in-demand specialties in Texas are NERC reliability compliance, high-voltage substation design, and power flow analysis tied to grid modernization projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental, and consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind - to make our clients successful.
Our Houston office has an exciting opportunity in our Transmission and Distribution Group for a Staff Transmission Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Providing technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
- Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.
- Independently executing design work with engineering judgment.
- Performing quality reviews.
- Identifying and communicating changes to the project scope to the engineering lead and the project manager.
- Providing input and adhering to project schedules.
- Understanding project budget.
- Identifying and communicating technical risks associated with projects.
- Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department.
- Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department.
- The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and improve project team performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Other Locations US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261919
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
Description
Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental, and consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind - to make our clients successful.
Our Houston office has an exciting opportunity in our Transmission and Distribution Group for a Staff Transmission Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Providing technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
- Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.
- Independently executing design work with engineering judgment.
- Performing quality reviews.
- Identifying and communicating changes to the project scope to the engineering lead and the project manager.
- Providing input and adhering to project schedules.
- Understanding project budget.
- Identifying and communicating technical risks associated with projects.
- Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department.
- Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department.
- The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and improve project team performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
- Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Other Locations US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261919
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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Transmission Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ENTRUST Solutions7
- Burns & McDonnell5
- WSP5
- Westwood Professional Services5
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services32
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Energy9
- Technology & Software4
- Transportation & Logistics4
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission engineer jobs across Texas.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related power systems discipline
- Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or PSCAD
- Working knowledge of ERCOT market protocols, NERC reliability standards, and FERC transmission regulations
- Experience with high-voltage transmission line design, substation engineering, or grid interconnection studies
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems for transmission-level equipment
Transmission Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission engineer in Texas?
Becoming a transmission engineer in Texas starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. You must first earn your Engineer in Training designation by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then accumulate qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to become a licensed Professional Engineer. A PE license is required for signing off on transmission projects in Texas.
Which companies hire transmission engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring transmission engineers in Texas right now include ENTRUST Solutions, Burns & McDonnell, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's deregulated ERCOT grid and ongoing grid hardening investments make it one of the more active states for sustained transmission engineering hiring across investor-owned utilities and independent transmission developers alike.
Which Texas cities have the most transmission engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most transmission engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of energy company headquarters and pipeline operators, Dallas-Fort Worth is home to major investor-owned utilities and ERCOT-adjacent employers, and Austin draws demand from grid planning firms and technology-adjacent power sector companies serving the growing central Texas load.
Are there remote transmission engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited. Transmission engineering often requires on-site work for substation inspections, field studies, and project coordination, so fully remote roles represent a smaller share of the market. About 40% of transmission engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in power flow modeling, interconnection study work, and NERC compliance analysis that can be done from a desktop environment.
How can I get hired as a transmission engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior or associate transmission engineer role at one of Texas's large investor-owned utilities, such as Oncor or CenterPoint Energy, which run structured new-graduate development programs that rotate engineers through planning, operations, and project delivery. Candidates with an electrical engineering degree who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam hold a clear edge over those who haven't. Adjacent roles in protection and control, substation design drafting, or power systems consulting also serve as common lateral entry points into transmission-focused positions.
Where can I find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to transmission engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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