Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Transmission Line Design Engineer jobs in Tennessee are open across Chattanooga and Nashville and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Mesa Associates, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Mesa Associates hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Mesa seeks an experienced Sr Transmission Line Engineer with the following skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve the more difficult technical problems related to specialty area.
- Possess aptitude for computing and design.
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
- Possess willingness to accept responsibility for technical adequacy of all output.
- Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the department.
- Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Senior level engineering position requiring a four-year technical degree in engineering.
- A minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience.
- Professional registration is desirable for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with occasional field trips to plant sites requiring ability to walk and climb stairs or ladders in a plant or industrial environment occasionally requiring occasional overnight (or longer) stays.
Responsibilities:
- Works under the direction of Principal Engineers and Engineering Managers.
- As a fully competent Engineer, independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements.
- Works with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to define project objectives, prepare design estimates, and define project requirements and design approaches for large or complex projects.
- Capable of acting as Lead Engineer on single discipline projects or smaller multi-discipline projects, responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.).
- Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a routine project.
- Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Capable of preparing and verifying calculations using engineering formulas and skills or application specific software as required.
- Manages personal task assignments, and for designated projects manages assignments of other design team members to ensure adherence to scope, schedule and budget.
- Must be capable of directing project design teams comprised of engineers, designers and technicians on a single project.
- Monitors project execution milestones and schedules to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
- Performs technical and coordination checking/review of deliverables and other project documents. Ensures deliverables comply with Business Unit procedures and meet applicable design requirements.
- Follows up on construction issues with design staff to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
- Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
- Identifies conflicting design or schedule requirements and generates Project Deviation Notices in a timely fashion.
- May make project level decisions on assigned projects.
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Transmission Line Design Engineer Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mesa Associates3

- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Energy2
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission line design engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- 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
Transmission Line Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many transmission line design engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 5+ transmission line design engineer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chattanooga and Nashville. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do transmission line design engineers make in Tennessee?
Transmission line design engineers in Tennessee earn a median of about $104,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,850 for the lowest 10% to over $166,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most transmission line design engineer jobs?
Chattanooga and Nashville have the most transmission line design engineer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire transmission line design engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring transmission line design engineers in Tennessee include Mesa Associates, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Mesa Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote transmission line design engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 0% of transmission line design engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for transmission line design engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to transmission line design engineer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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