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Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer II
At Exo, integrity isn’t just a value it’s the foundation of the work we do to keep our nation’s infrastructure reliable and safe. From field assessments to innovative restoration solutions, we combine precision, integrity, and purpose in everything we do. Our team helps ensure power stays on, schools stay open, businesses thrive, and communities stay safe. You’ll work with a respected team of experts solving meaningful challenges that protect communities and ensure the integrity of infrastructure.
Position Summary: The Transmission Line Engineer III is a mid-to-senior level engineering role responsible for the design, analysis, and execution of overhead transmission line projects. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of voltages and project types, including utility, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, adaptable, and eager to expand their expertise across the full lifecycle of transmission line design. This role will initially focus on hands-on engineering and project execution, with a clear growth path into both technical expertise and engineering leadership with engineering management responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development and project management.
Position Summary: The Transmission Line Engineer II is an early to mid-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and execution of overhead transmission line projects. This position contributes to delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of voltages and project types, including utility, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a nimble and motivated engineer with a strong technical foundation who is eager to learn and grow. This role focuses on developing proficiency across the full spectrum of transmission line design tasks while working closely with experienced engineers and contributing to successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines ranging from 12.4kV to 345kV
- Develop and contribute to complete transmission line design packages, including:
o Plan and Profile Drawings
o Structure Framing Drawings
o Load and Design Drawings
o Insulator Details
o Grounding Details
o Guying and Anchor Design
o Foundation Design and Drawings
o Sag and Tension Tables
o Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Utilize industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole for modeling and design
- Support or assist with transmission line foundation design using tools such as MFAD, HFAD, or TFAD
- Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support project execution
- Assist in preparing project deliverables, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality standards are met
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into engineering deliverables
- Continuously expand knowledge of engineering standards, tools, and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of transmission line design experience
- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification required
- Passage of the Professional Engineering Exam or PE license desirable but not required
- Demonstrated experience and competency in:
o PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole (required)
- Working knowledge or exposure to:
o PLS-Tower (a plus)
o FAD-Tools (MFAD, HFAD, TFAD) for foundation design (desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite; ability to write Excel macros is desirable
- Experience designing across voltages from 12.4kV through 345kV
- Exposure to higher voltages (500kV or 765kV) is a plus
- Experience supporting renewable energy and/or data center transmission projects is desirable
- Ability to contribute to full transmission line design packages
- Strong understanding of fundamental transmission line engineering principles, codes, and standards
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and performing design tasks
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move about office or project sites
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, or field reviews
- Ability to conduct site visits, including walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., field equipment, plans, or materials)
- Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed engineering drawings, models, and calculations
Mental Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to design challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance from senior engineers
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, technologies, and project requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment
- Openness to feedback and continuous professional development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $110,000-130,000 Annually
Reports to: Manager, Transmission Line Design
Work Location: Remote or The Woodlands if located outside of the Houston area
Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a Transmission Line Engineer III. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.
Benefits:
Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
- 401k with company match
- PTO
- 10 paid holidays
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Transmission Line Engineer II. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the organization’s needs.
Exo is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of transmission line design experience
- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification required
- Passage of the Professional Engineering Exam or PE license desirable but not required
- Demonstrated experience and competency in:
o PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole (required)
- Working knowledge or exposure to:
o PLS-Tower (a plus)
o FAD-Tools (MFAD, HFAD, TFAD) for foundation design (desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite; ability to write Excel macros is desirable
- Experience designing across voltages from 12.4kV through 345kV
- Exposure to higher voltages (500kV or 765kV) is a plus
- Experience supporting renewable energy and/or data center transmission projects is desirable
- Ability to contribute to full transmission line design packages
- Strong understanding of fundamental transmission line engineering principles, codes, and standards
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and performing design tasks
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move about office or project sites
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, or field reviews
- Ability to conduct site visits, including walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., field equipment, plans, or materials)
- Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed engineering drawings, models, and calculations
Mental Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to design challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance from senior engineers
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, technologies, and project requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment
- Openness to feedback and continuous professional development
The Transmission Line Engineer II is an early to mid-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and execution of overhead transmission line projects. This position contributes to delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of voltages and project types, including utility, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a nimble and motivated engineer with a strong technical foundation who is eager to learn and grow. This role focuses on developing proficiency across the full spectrum of transmission line design tasks while working closely with experienced engineers and contributing to successful project delivery.
Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer II
At Exo, integrity isn’t just a value it’s the foundation of the work we do to keep our nation’s infrastructure reliable and safe. From field assessments to innovative restoration solutions, we combine precision, integrity, and purpose in everything we do. Our team helps ensure power stays on, schools stay open, businesses thrive, and communities stay safe. You’ll work with a respected team of experts solving meaningful challenges that protect communities and ensure the integrity of infrastructure.
Position Summary: The Transmission Line Engineer III is a mid-to-senior level engineering role responsible for the design, analysis, and execution of overhead transmission line projects. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of voltages and project types, including utility, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, adaptable, and eager to expand their expertise across the full lifecycle of transmission line design. This role will initially focus on hands-on engineering and project execution, with a clear growth path into both technical expertise and engineering leadership with engineering management responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development and project management.
Position Summary: The Transmission Line Engineer II is an early to mid-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and execution of overhead transmission line projects. This position contributes to delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of voltages and project types, including utility, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a nimble and motivated engineer with a strong technical foundation who is eager to learn and grow. This role focuses on developing proficiency across the full spectrum of transmission line design tasks while working closely with experienced engineers and contributing to successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines ranging from 12.4kV to 345kV
- Develop and contribute to complete transmission line design packages, including:
o Plan and Profile Drawings
o Structure Framing Drawings
o Load and Design Drawings
o Insulator Details
o Grounding Details
o Guying and Anchor Design
o Foundation Design and Drawings
o Sag and Tension Tables
o Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Utilize industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole for modeling and design
- Support or assist with transmission line foundation design using tools such as MFAD, HFAD, or TFAD
- Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support project execution
- Assist in preparing project deliverables, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality standards are met
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into engineering deliverables
- Continuously expand knowledge of engineering standards, tools, and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of transmission line design experience
- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification required
- Passage of the Professional Engineering Exam or PE license desirable but not required
- Demonstrated experience and competency in:
o PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole (required)
- Working knowledge or exposure to:
o PLS-Tower (a plus)
o FAD-Tools (MFAD, HFAD, TFAD) for foundation design (desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite; ability to write Excel macros is desirable
- Experience designing across voltages from 12.4kV through 345kV
- Exposure to higher voltages (500kV or 765kV) is a plus
- Experience supporting renewable energy and/or data center transmission projects is desirable
- Ability to contribute to full transmission line design packages
- Strong understanding of fundamental transmission line engineering principles, codes, and standards
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and performing design tasks
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move about office or project sites
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, or field reviews
- Ability to conduct site visits, including walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., field equipment, plans, or materials)
- Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed engineering drawings, models, and calculations
Mental Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to design challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance from senior engineers
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, technologies, and project requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment
- Openness to feedback and continuous professional development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $110,000-130,000 Annually
Reports to: Manager, Transmission Line Design
Work Location: Remote or The Woodlands if located outside of the Houston area
Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a Transmission Line Engineer III. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.
Benefits:
Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
- 401k with company match
- PTO
- 10 paid holidays
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Transmission Line Engineer II. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the organization’s needs.
Exo is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of transmission line design experience
- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification required
- Passage of the Professional Engineering Exam or PE license desirable but not required
- Demonstrated experience and competency in:
o PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole (required)
- Working knowledge or exposure to:
o PLS-Tower (a plus)
o FAD-Tools (MFAD, HFAD, TFAD) for foundation design (desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite; ability to write Excel macros is desirable
- Experience designing across voltages from 12.4kV through 345kV
- Exposure to higher voltages (500kV or 765kV) is a plus
- Experience supporting renewable energy and/or data center transmission projects is desirable
- Ability to contribute to full transmission line design packages
- Strong understanding of fundamental transmission line engineering principles, codes, and standards
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and performing design tasks
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move about office or project sites
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, client meetings, or field reviews
- Ability to conduct site visits, including walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (e.g., field equipment, plans, or materials)
- Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed engineering drawings, models, and calculations
Mental Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to design challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance from senior engineers
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, technologies, and project requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment
- Openness to feedback and continuous professional development
The Transmission Line Engineer II is an early to mid-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, analysis, and execution of overhead transmission line projects. This position contributes to delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of voltages and project types, including utility, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a nimble and motivated engineer with a strong technical foundation who is eager to learn and grow. This role focuses on developing proficiency across the full spectrum of transmission line design tasks while working closely with experienced engineers and contributing to successful project delivery.
Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy153
- Quanta Services90Q
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions41
- HDR27
- WSP26
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services168
- Energy119
- Construction & Real Estate107
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Transportation & Logistics10
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission line design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD for sag-tension analysis and structure spotting
- Experience designing transmission lines at 115 kV voltage class or higher
- Familiarity with NESC loading district requirements and clearance standards
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure
- Experience reading and producing survey, geotechnical, and right-of-way documents
Tips for Your Transmission Line Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage class
Hiring managers scan for the voltage levels you've worked with. List 115 kV, 230 kV, 345 kV, or 500 kV experience explicitly on your resume rather than writing 'high-voltage transmission,' so your background matches the project scope they're recruiting for.
List your PLS-CADD proficiency upfront
PLS-CADD is the dominant line design software across utilities and consulting firms. Name your version experience and the types of analyses you've run, such as sag-tension, structure spotting, and clearance checks, in your skills section, not buried in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission line design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by project type
Filter for roles that name the project pipeline you want, whether greenfield transmission buildout, grid hardening, or interconnection studies. Applying to a role whose active projects match your background makes your cover letter and interview answers far sharper and more relevant.
Prepare a technical design sample
Many interviews include a case study or ask you to walk through a past design decision. Bring a redacted one-page structure loading summary or a clearance calculation example you can discuss in detail, since verbal claims about design experience carry less weight than a concrete artifact.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the role covers full project lifecycle from route survey through as-built drawings, or only a narrow deliverable phase. Scope determines your learning velocity and your next title, so clarify it in writing during the offer stage.
Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transmission line design engineers?
The companies hiring the most transmission line design engineers right now include Sargent & Lundy, Quanta Services, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utilities undergoing grid expansion and engineering consultants supporting interconnection projects tend to post the highest volume.
How many transmission line design engineer jobs are remote?
About 69% of transmission line design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than the average for engineering roles. Work tied to route surveys, field reviews, and utility client coordination typically requires on-site or regional presence, while modeling, analysis, and document production tasks are more commonly performed remotely.
How do you become a transmission line design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering, then build hands-on exposure through internships or entry-level roles at a utility or transmission-focused consulting firm. Learn PLS-CADD and NESC clearance standards early, work toward your PE license, and pursue projects that let you own a full design package from loading analysis through final drawings.
Can you get hired as a transmission line design engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level openings exist at consulting firms that staff transmission projects for utilities and developers. Employers hiring at the junior level prioritize relevant coursework in power systems or structural engineering, any exposure to PLS-CADD or overhead line software, and internship experience on utility or infrastructure projects over a full design portfolio.
What does the transmission line design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter or HR screen is followed by a technical interview covering NESC requirements, sag-tension principles, and loading calculations. Senior engineers or project managers then assess your design judgment, and a final round with a hiring manager or director covers project fit and long-term scope. Some firms include a short take-home design exercise.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to transmission line design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background, voltage class experience, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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