Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas
Transmission Line Design Engineer jobs in Kansas are concentrated in electric power transmission and rural electrification, with growing demand tied to grid modernization across the state's utility corridor. Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City are the primary hiring metros, with established employers like Evergy, Burns & McDonnell, and Westar Energy maintaining consistent engineering rosters. The most in-demand specialties are high-voltage line routing, protection and relay design, and right-of-way coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerQuanta Services
Top cityOverland Park, KS
Cities hiring2
Work type64% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction
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Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line
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Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line
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Supervising Engineer - Transmission Line
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Supervising Engineer - Transmission Line
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Project Engineer - Transmission Line
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Project Engineer - Transmission Line
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Engineering Manager - Transmission Line
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Engineering Manager - Transmission Line
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Design Engineer - Transmission Line
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Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line
Quanta Services·Overland Park, Kansas
Job functions:
11+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
Master's degree in business
Contract
10,000+ employees
Job Description
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Job Title: Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line
At QISG, our Transmission Line organization is central to the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure that forms the backbone of the electric grid. The Engineering Director – PMO provides enterprise-level leadership for transmission line engineering delivery, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, scalability, and alignment with QISG’s strategic objectives.
This role leads the Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) for Transmission Lines across the QISG platform and is accountable for engineering governance, portfolio performance, resource strategy, and continuous improvement. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, operations, customers, and Quanta Operating Units to ensure engineering capabilities effectively support growth, execution certainty, and long-term value creation.
What You'll Do
- Provide enterprise leadership for the Transmission Line Engineering PMO, setting vision, strategy, and priorities aligned with QISG business objectives.
- Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, standards, and controls across the full project lifecycle (concept through closeout).
- Ensure consistent application of engineering policies, procedures, risk management, and quality systems across all transmission projects.
- Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, capacity, risk, and performance.
- Oversee a portfolio of transmission line programs and projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
- Implement portfolio-level performance management, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
- Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, resourcing, and execution risks across the portfolio.
- Ensure effective integration between engineering, construction, procurement, and operations at a programmatic level.
- Lead, develop, and mentor Engineering Project Managers and senior engineering leaders across the platform.
- Define and execute engineering workforce strategy, including staffing models, succession planning, and capability development.
- Establish training, competency, and professional development frameworks to support current needs and future growth.
- Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Set strategy and oversight for engineering service providers, consultants, and design partners.
- Define, monitor, and enforce service provider KPIs, performance standards, and contractual compliance.
- Partner with senior leadership of engineering firms to drive quality, innovation, and capacity alignment with QISG needs.
- Support and influence business development strategy by providing executive-level engineering input into pursuits, proposals, and risk reviews.
- Participate in key client engagements as an engineering authority and trusted advisor.
- Ensure engineering approaches are scalable, competitive, and aligned with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering delivery through standardized processes, digital tools, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Quanta Engineering and Construction OpUs to harmonize best practices and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Set the tone and expectations for a culture of safety, quality, and integrity across the engineering organization.
- Ensure engineering decisions and practices align with QISG’s core values and safety commitments.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of QISG’s strategic and operational objectives.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the electric utility industry, with demonstrated leadership in engineering, program management, and/or management of high-voltage transmission projects across multiple phases and regions.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; Master’s degree or equivalent graduate education in Engineering, Business, or Project Management strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, with the ability to serve as a recognized technical authority and executive engineering leader.
- Proven track record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations and portfolios, delivering complex, high-risk transmission programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Deep technical expertise in structural, civil, or electrical engineering, with the ability to provide executive-level technical oversight, governance, and risk-based decision-making.
- Expert-level knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards, with experience establishing and enforcing enterprise engineering policies, procedures, and controls.
- Strong understanding of utility industry business processes, including program scheduling, contracting strategies, procurement, project controls, estimating, and coordination across engineering, construction, and operations.
- Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including experience managing departmental and portfolio-level budgets, forecasting resource needs, and aligning engineering strategy with business objectives.
- Extensive experience with project controls, cost estimating, risk management, and performance reporting at a program or portfolio level.
- Proven ability to interpret complex internal and external business issues, set strategic direction, implement best practices, mitigate enterprise risk, and resolve highly complex technical and organizational challenges.
- Demonstrated success in executive-level customer engagement, supporting key clients, participating in pursuits, and serving as a trusted engineering and delivery advisor.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and collaborate effectively with executives, clients, regulators, and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans, drive innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across engineering organizations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations, including but not limited to ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and relevant federal, state, and utility-specific requirements.
- Proven ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced, and complex environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining strategic focus and execution discipline.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
Quanta Services
Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line
Overland Park, Kansas
Added 2mo ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
11+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
Master's degree in business
Contract
Job Description
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Job Title: Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line
At QISG, our Transmission Line organization is central to the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure that forms the backbone of the electric grid. The Engineering Director – PMO provides enterprise-level leadership for transmission line engineering delivery, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, scalability, and alignment with QISG’s strategic objectives.
This role leads the Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) for Transmission Lines across the QISG platform and is accountable for engineering governance, portfolio performance, resource strategy, and continuous improvement. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, operations, customers, and Quanta Operating Units to ensure engineering capabilities effectively support growth, execution certainty, and long-term value creation.
What You'll Do
- Provide enterprise leadership for the Transmission Line Engineering PMO, setting vision, strategy, and priorities aligned with QISG business objectives.
- Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, standards, and controls across the full project lifecycle (concept through closeout).
- Ensure consistent application of engineering policies, procedures, risk management, and quality systems across all transmission projects.
- Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, capacity, risk, and performance.
- Oversee a portfolio of transmission line programs and projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
- Implement portfolio-level performance management, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
- Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, resourcing, and execution risks across the portfolio.
- Ensure effective integration between engineering, construction, procurement, and operations at a programmatic level.
- Lead, develop, and mentor Engineering Project Managers and senior engineering leaders across the platform.
- Define and execute engineering workforce strategy, including staffing models, succession planning, and capability development.
- Establish training, competency, and professional development frameworks to support current needs and future growth.
- Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Set strategy and oversight for engineering service providers, consultants, and design partners.
- Define, monitor, and enforce service provider KPIs, performance standards, and contractual compliance.
- Partner with senior leadership of engineering firms to drive quality, innovation, and capacity alignment with QISG needs.
- Support and influence business development strategy by providing executive-level engineering input into pursuits, proposals, and risk reviews.
- Participate in key client engagements as an engineering authority and trusted advisor.
- Ensure engineering approaches are scalable, competitive, and aligned with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering delivery through standardized processes, digital tools, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Quanta Engineering and Construction OpUs to harmonize best practices and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Set the tone and expectations for a culture of safety, quality, and integrity across the engineering organization.
- Ensure engineering decisions and practices align with QISG’s core values and safety commitments.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of QISG’s strategic and operational objectives.
What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the electric utility industry, with demonstrated leadership in engineering, program management, and/or management of high-voltage transmission projects across multiple phases and regions.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; Master’s degree or equivalent graduate education in Engineering, Business, or Project Management strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, with the ability to serve as a recognized technical authority and executive engineering leader.
- Proven track record of leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations and portfolios, delivering complex, high-risk transmission programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Deep technical expertise in structural, civil, or electrical engineering, with the ability to provide executive-level technical oversight, governance, and risk-based decision-making.
- Expert-level knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards, with experience establishing and enforcing enterprise engineering policies, procedures, and controls.
- Strong understanding of utility industry business processes, including program scheduling, contracting strategies, procurement, project controls, estimating, and coordination across engineering, construction, and operations.
- Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including experience managing departmental and portfolio-level budgets, forecasting resource needs, and aligning engineering strategy with business objectives.
- Extensive experience with project controls, cost estimating, risk management, and performance reporting at a program or portfolio level.
- Proven ability to interpret complex internal and external business issues, set strategic direction, implement best practices, mitigate enterprise risk, and resolve highly complex technical and organizational challenges.
- Demonstrated success in executive-level customer engagement, supporting key clients, participating in pursuits, and serving as a trusted engineering and delivery advisor.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and collaborate effectively with executives, clients, regulators, and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans, drive innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across engineering organizations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations, including but not limited to ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and relevant federal, state, and utility-specific requirements.
- Proven ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced, and complex environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining strategic focus and execution discipline.
What You'll Get
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission line design engineer jobs across Kansas.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Experience with high-voltage transmission line design software such as PLS-CADD or similar tools
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and applicable NESC design requirements
- Ability to conduct field surveys and coordinate with right-of-way and environmental teams
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS platforms, and transmission planning documentation
Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission line design engineer in Kansas?
The concrete path in Kansas starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and accumulating four years of progressive experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued by the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions, which also recognizes licenses from other states through comity. Many Kansas employers in the utility and power delivery sectors treat a Professional Engineer license as a firm requirement rather than a preference.
How much do transmission line design engineers make in Kansas?
Transmission line design engineers in Kansas earn a median of about $102,630 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,230 for the lowest 10% to over $159,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transmission line design engineers in Kansas?
Employers hiring transmission line design engineers in Kansas right now include Quanta Services, Black & Veatch, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's investor-owned utilities and regional engineering firms tied to the mid-continent power grid are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.
Which Kansas cities have the most transmission line design engineer jobs?
Overland Park and Lenexa account for the largest share of transmission line design engineer openings in Kansas. Wichita anchors demand through its concentration of engineering consultancies and Evergy's regional operations, while Kansas City draws openings from firms like Burns & McDonnell that maintain major engineering campuses there, and Topeka benefits from state agency and utility headquarters activity.
Are there remote transmission line design engineer jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 64% of transmission line design engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field's dependence on site surveys, field coordination, and in-person utility collaboration. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work are modeling, routing analysis, and report writing rather than fieldwork or stakeholder meetings.
How can I get hired as a transmission line design engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to utility and engineering consultancy new-graduate programs in Kansas. Evergy and Burns & McDonnell both run structured entry-level engineering development programs that accept candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam but have not yet completed their full licensure hours. Adjacent roles like electrical design technician, transmission planning analyst, or GIS mapping technician at a Kansas cooperative or municipal utility are common lateral moves. Building a portfolio of academic line design or power systems projects and securing your Engineer-in-Training registration with the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions gives you a measurable edge over candidates who have not yet taken that step.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line design engineer jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to transmission line design engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings from utilities, engineering firms, and cooperatives across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to whichever fit your situation.
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