Transmission Engineer Jobs in Washington

Transmission Line Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior or Lead Transmission Line Engineer to support the design, modernization, and reliable operation of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.

The role provides engineering support and leadership across transmission line projects from planning and design through construction and commissioning.

What You’ll Do

• Design and support new transmission lines, rebuilds, upgrades, and system improvement projects.
• Perform transmission line modeling and analysis using PLS-CADD or comparable design software.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, material requirements, and design packages.
• Evaluate transmission structures, conductors, shield wires, insulators, hardware, foundations, clearances, loading, and related components.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, equipment specifications, and design practices.
• Review manufacturer drawings and technical submittals and coordinate with suppliers, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve transmission system reliability, constructability, maintainability, performance, and lifecycle cost.
• Apply applicable utility standards, engineering codes, and regulatory requirements, including relevant NERC, FERC, IEEE, NEC, and NFPA requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, construction, planning, project management, procurement, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other team members based on experience level.

Position Levels:

Senior Engineer

Leads significant engineering assignments and serves as a technical resource for complex transmission projects.

Typical qualifications include:

• Approximately 6–9+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission line design, equipment, materials, and construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering activities for medium- to large-scale capital projects.
• Strong proficiency with PLS-CADD or comparable transmission modeling tools.
• Experience developing or improving engineering standards and technical specifications.
• Ability to mentor engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary work, and resolve complex engineering issues.

Lead Engineer

Serves as a senior technical authority for complex transmission engineering initiatives and system-wide engineering practices.

Typical qualifications include:

• Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible transmission or power delivery engineering experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of transmission line design, materials, equipment, standards, and industry practices.
• Demonstrated leadership of technically complex or strategically significant transmission projects.
• Advanced expertise with PLS-CADD or similar engineering tools.
• Experience establishing engineering standards, specifications, technical requirements, and design practices.
• Ability to advise engineering leadership and project teams on complex technical, reliability, risk, and regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and develop technical capability across an engineering organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience designing or supporting high-voltage transmission lines and associated infrastructure.
• Knowledge of transmission structures, conductors, hardware, clearances, loading criteria, and related components.
• Ability to read and develop plan/profile drawings, engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of electric utility engineering practices and applicable industry standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams and with external consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Ability to perform periodic field work in utility and construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Electric utility or transmission owner/operator experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD or related engineering design applications.
• Experience developing transmission engineering standards, material specifications, or equipment requirements.

Work Environment

The position combines engineering office work with periodic field and project-site activities. Travel to transmission facilities, construction sites, supplier facilities, or other project locations may be required.

A hybrid work arrangement may be available depending on business and project needs.

Pay: $112,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the United States without need for sponsorship?

Experience:

• Transmission Line Engineering: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Moses Lake, WA 98837