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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.
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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 engineering jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD for sag-tension analysis and plan-and-profile drawing production
- Experience with NESC or RUS construction standards for overhead transmission design
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration with a path to licensure
- Knowledge of foundation design methods including drilled pier and direct embedment
- Familiarity with right-of-way permitting processes and environmental clearance requirements
Tips for Your Transmission Line Engineering Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage class
List the specific voltage classes you've worked on, such as 115 kV, 230 kV, or 500 kV, rather than just writing 'high-voltage experience.' Hiring managers scan for voltage class matches before reading anything else on a transmission line resume.
Certify your PLS-CADD proficiency early
PLS-CADD appears in a majority of transmission line engineering postings as a required or preferred tool. If you've used it on projects, document specific outputs you produced, like sag-tension reports or plan-and-profile drawings, rather than listing it as a bullet point alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission line engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project delivery method
Transmission line roles differ sharply between design-only, EPC, and owner-side positions. Target postings that match how you prefer to work, whether that's deep design deliverables or field construction oversight, so your cover letter speaks directly to what the employer actually builds.
Prepare a technical design example for interviews
Most panel interviews for transmission line roles include a design scenario, such as selecting a structure type for a specific loading condition or identifying a clearance violation. Practice walking through your reasoning on a real project deliverable rather than describing your process in the abstract.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Transmission line engineering teams often have hard deadlines tied to permitting windows or IFC drawing schedules. If you're in late-stage interviews, ask where the team is in its current project cycle before agreeing to a start date, since joining mid-deliverable affects your ramp-up significantly.
Transmission Line Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transmission line engineerings?
The companies hiring the most transmission line engineerings 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. Demand tends to track large grid expansion and reliability projects, so hiring clusters can shift as new contracts are awarded.
How many transmission line engineering jobs are remote?
About 69% of transmission line engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field-intensive and site-dependent nature of much of the work. Engineering roles focused on design, modeling, and document production are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while positions involving field inspection, construction oversight, or client site work are typically on-site or regionally based.
How do you become a transmission line engineering?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, as most employers require it as a baseline. Pass the FE exam to earn your EIT credential, then build experience in overhead line design, loading analysis, or utility construction to work toward your PE license. Gaining hands-on proficiency in PLS-CADD and learning NESC standards through project work accelerates your path into dedicated transmission line roles.
Can you get a transmission line engineering job with little experience?
Entry-level transmission line engineering positions do exist, typically at EPC firms and large utilities that hire recent graduates into structured engineering rotations. Your strongest assets without field experience are demonstrated coursework in structural or power systems analysis, any internship work touching utility or energy infrastructure, and a working knowledge of PLS-CADD or similar line design tools. Targeting firms with active apprenticeship or engineer development programs gives you the clearest on-ramp.
What does the transmission line engineering interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical interview with a senior engineer or project manager. Expect questions on structure loading, sag-tension concepts, NESC clearance requirements, and your experience with line design software. Some firms add a design exercise or ask you to walk through a past project deliverable. Final rounds often include a meeting with the team lead or a site visit.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs?
You can find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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