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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Overview

Open roles80
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring22
Work type51% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Mott MacDonald
Power Transmission Line Engineer
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Mott MacDonald
New 22h ago
Power Transmission Line Engineer
Mott MacDonald
The Woodlands, Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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American Electric Power
Transmission Line Mechanic C-A
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American Electric Power
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Transmission Line Mechanic C-A
American Electric Power
Gilmer, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$36 - $58/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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WSP
Senior Transmission Line Project Manager - REMOTE
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WSP
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Senior Transmission Line Project Manager - REMOTE
WSP
Austin, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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American Electric Power
Transmission Line Mechanic
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American Electric Power
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Transmission Line Mechanic
American Electric Power
San Angelo, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
$34 - $56/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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American Electric Power
Transmission Line Mechanic-D
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American Electric Power
Added 2d ago
Transmission Line Mechanic-D
American Electric Power
San Angelo, Texas
Construction Management
Health & Safety
Skilled Trades
$30.6 - $31.32/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Transmission Line Engineering Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
24 jobs
Austin
14 jobs
Fort Worth
9 jobs
Dripping Springs
6 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Spring Branch
4 jobs
San Angelo
2 jobs
The Woodlands
2 jobs
Frisco
1 job

Transmission Line Engineering Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy12
  • Quanta Services
    Quanta Services11
  • Quanta Infrastructure Solutions
    Quanta Infrastructure Solutions8
  • WSP
    WSP7
  • Think Power Solutions
    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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