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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Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Verdantas is seeking a mid-level Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission & Structural team within Energy Services, based in Houston, TX. This position can also be local to San Diego, CA, Lakewood, CO, Orlando, FL, or Ft Worth, TX. In this role, you will perform design and analysis for overhead transmission line projects, structure loading and framing, foundation coordination, and PLS-CADD / PLS-POLE / PLS-TOWER modeling, supporting utility clients nationwide. This is a growth-oriented position for an engineer ready to own design packages, mentor junior staff, and advance toward technical and project leadership.
What You'll Do:
- Perform transmission line design and analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for voltages up to and including 500 kV
- Develop structure loading, framing, and connection designs in accordance with the NESC, ASCE (10/74/113), and client-specific standards
- Prepare and check plan-and-profile drawings, structure and material lists, and construction packages
- Perform sag-tension, clearance, and structure/foundation loading calculations
- Coordinate foundation design with structural and geotechnical staff
- Support field data collection, LiDAR-based modeling, and as-built verification
- Collaborate across structural, civil, and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated projects
- Mentor and check the work of junior engineers and designers
- Interface with clients and contribute to proposals, scoping, and estimates
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
- 4–8 years of transmission line engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER
- Working knowledge of the NESC and applicable ASCE and utility design standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting major investor-owned utilities (e.g., CenterPoint, SDG&E, PG&E, Duke Energy, PPL)
- Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
- Owner’s Engineer or utility program-support experience
- Experience with grid-hardening, wildfire mitigation, or reconductoring programs
- For Civil/Structural: Experience with foundation design (Direct Embed and Drilled Pier Foundations); working with Structural Fabricators; Detailed Steel Design of Transmission and Substation Structures
- For Electrical: Experience with electrical transmission studies; hardware sizing for base insulation levels; ampacity & shielding calculations; conductor sizing; induction studies
Salary Range:
At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Verdantas is seeking a mid-level Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission & Structural team within Energy Services, based in Houston, TX. This position can also be local to San Diego, CA, Lakewood, CO, Orlando, FL, or Ft Worth, TX. In this role, you will perform design and analysis for overhead transmission line projects, structure loading and framing, foundation coordination, and PLS-CADD / PLS-POLE / PLS-TOWER modeling, supporting utility clients nationwide. This is a growth-oriented position for an engineer ready to own design packages, mentor junior staff, and advance toward technical and project leadership.
What You'll Do:
- Perform transmission line design and analysis using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for voltages up to and including 500 kV
- Develop structure loading, framing, and connection designs in accordance with the NESC, ASCE (10/74/113), and client-specific standards
- Prepare and check plan-and-profile drawings, structure and material lists, and construction packages
- Perform sag-tension, clearance, and structure/foundation loading calculations
- Coordinate foundation design with structural and geotechnical staff
- Support field data collection, LiDAR-based modeling, and as-built verification
- Collaborate across structural, civil, and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated projects
- Mentor and check the work of junior engineers and designers
- Interface with clients and contribute to proposals, scoping, and estimates
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
- 4–8 years of transmission line engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER
- Working knowledge of the NESC and applicable ASCE and utility design standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting major investor-owned utilities (e.g., CenterPoint, SDG&E, PG&E, Duke Energy, PPL)
- Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field)
- Owner’s Engineer or utility program-support experience
- Experience with grid-hardening, wildfire mitigation, or reconductoring programs
- For Civil/Structural: Experience with foundation design (Direct Embed and Drilled Pier Foundations); working with Structural Fabricators; Detailed Steel Design of Transmission and Substation Structures
- For Electrical: Experience with electrical transmission studies; hardware sizing for base insulation levels; ampacity & shielding calculations; conductor sizing; induction studies
Salary Range:
At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
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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 & Lundy13
- Think Power Solutions10
- WSP5
- Quanta Services5
- Halff3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Energy14
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Manufacturing1
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, Think Power Solutions, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 38% of transmission line engineering openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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