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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Overview

Open roles84
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring17
Work type49% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Transmission Engineer I-IV
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Transmission Engineer I-IV
City of Denton
Denton, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$25.53 - $40.85/hr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
501-1,000

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Sr. Transmission & Generation Planning Engineer (PE)
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Sr. Transmission & Generation Planning Engineer (PE)
SpaceX
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Transmission line design engineer
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Transmission line design engineer
Earthstream Global
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
$80 - $110/hr
On-Site
51-200

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Principal Transmission Engineer
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Principal Transmission Engineer
Westwood Professional Services
Austin, Texas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Transmission Engineer III
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Transmission Engineer III
Westwood Professional Services
Austin, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Transmission Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
20 jobs
Fort Worth
9 jobs
Dallas
7 jobs
The Woodlands
3 jobs
Dripping Springs
3 jobs
Amarillo
2 jobs
Lockhart
2 jobs
Westlake
2 jobs

Transmission Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy11
  • Westwood Professional Services8
  • Quanta Services7
  • Burns & McDonnell5
  • DASHIELL CORPORATION5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Cybersecurity

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 Sargent & Lundy, Westwood Professional Services, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Houston, and Fort Worth 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 67% of transmission engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 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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