Transmission Line Engineering Jobs in Texas
Transmission Line Engineering jobs in Texas sit at the center of one of the nation's most active power infrastructure markets, with consistent demand from utilities, independent power producers, and grid operators at every level from entry-level CAD designers through senior transmission planners. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin, where major employers such as Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, and Burns & McDonnell maintain large Texas operations. The most in-demand specialties include high-voltage line design, protection and relay engineering, and NERC reliability compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
The Power Line Engineer is the individual assigned as the primary discipline design engineer creating the technical specifications, calculations, and drawings in support of a power line project or projects. The Engineer must be technically capable of learning through self-study and use specialty software programs to facilitate the design. The engineer will monitor the discipline specific products ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget in accordance with the following:
- Applicable federal, state, regional, and local laws and requirements, specifically state administrative codes, NESC, NES, and RUS
- Manual Line design techniques
- Power Line Systems, PLS, suite of software, modeling processes, procedures, and standards
- Client Standards and specifications
- Mott MacDonald’s Project Procedures.
- Working with Engineering Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Supervisor to design the specific project products; calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports.
- Ensuring that the Engineering work and Engineering support of Mott MacDonald is performed in a technically sound manner and completed in accordance with the Engineering Project Procedures and specific Contract requirements.
- Responsible for the Quality and Compliance of deliverables.
- Reviewing deliverables to ensure they are consistent, sound and compliant
- Engineering/technical skills in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
- Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of personal work activities
- Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
- Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
- Accurate records and files.
- Determining the scope of and level of effort required for Project Design.
- Verifying that the Design Reviews have been performed and that Reviewer comments or issues raised are closed.
- Background in power system design for electrical alternating current (AC) underground and overhead lines.
- Power system design experience in High Voltage and Extra High Voltage, direct current (DC) overhead and underground lines
- Renewables experience strongly desired.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Type of work candidate can expect:
- Detailed design of underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines.
- Owners engineer and development support for renewable and other infrastructure projects
- On and Offshore wind projects, solar projects
- Power line studies and battery storage
We invite candidates with the qualifications below to apply:
- 2+ years of industry experience
- P.E. License not required but preferred, however the candidate must be authorized and able to apply and obtain a PE License within two years. Passing score on the EIT exam is preferred
- Desired College Degree: BS Electrical Engineering preferred; Other Engineering disciplines considered
- Team Lead: Potentially leading projects as discipline lead with the assistance of drafters and junior personnel.
- Experience with some technical applications desired such as: CDEGS, PLS CADD; CymCAPP; ETAP; AutoCAD; Bentley
- Excel, Word and Microsoft office suite.
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
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We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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Transmission Line Engineering Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy12

- Quanta Services11

- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions8

- WSP7

- Think Power Solutions6

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission line engineering jobs across Texas.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Proficiency with transmission planning or line design software such as PLS-CADD or PSCAD
- Working knowledge of NERC reliability standards and ERCOT transmission planning protocols
- Experience with high-voltage line design, substation interconnection, or protection and relay systems
- Strong familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code and Texas utility construction standards
Transmission Line Engineering Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transmission line engineering in Texas?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by earning a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Candidates first pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then accumulate qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Texas requires PE licensure for engineers who offer services to the public, and most utilities and consulting firms require or strongly prefer a licensed PE for transmission line roles.
How much do transmission line engineerings make in Texas?
Transmission line engineerings in Texas earn a median of about $115,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $177,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transmission line engineerings in Texas?
Employers hiring transmission line engineerings in Texas right now include Sargent & Lundy, Quanta Services, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's deregulated ERCOT grid and its rapid renewable energy build-out have kept a broad mix of investor-owned utilities, grid consulting firms, and EPC contractors hiring consistently across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most transmission line engineering jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Fort Worth account for the largest share of transmission line engineering openings in Texas. Houston anchors demand through the headquarters of major utilities and energy infrastructure firms, Dallas-Fort Worth draws openings from Oncor's extensive grid operations and a dense cluster of engineering consultancies, and Austin's rapid load growth tied to the semiconductor and tech sectors has pushed ERCOT-related planning and interconnection work steadily higher.
Are there remote transmission line engineering jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Transmission line engineering is predominantly a field-validated, software-intensive discipline that requires site visits, utility coordination, and access to secure grid modeling environments, all of which limit full remote arrangements. About 62% of transmission line engineering openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be planning, modeling, or NERC compliance roles rather than construction-phase design or field inspection positions.
How can I get hired as a transmission line engineering in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an engineering internship or new-graduate rotational program at a Texas investor-owned utility or large EPC firm, where you build exposure to PLS-CADD line design and ERCOT interconnection processes. Oncor and CenterPoint Energy both run structured early-career programs in Texas, and firms such as Burns & McDonnell and Quanta Services regularly hire engineers in training for transmission projects. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation and building PLS-CADD or PSCAD proficiency gives candidates a clear edge over peers without hands-on software exposure.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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