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Transmission Line Project Manager jobs are open across electric utilities, engineering and construction firms, and renewable energy developers, at every level from field-based project engineer to senior and program manager, with specializations in high-voltage transmission, substation integration, and right-of-way permitting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 Services90
- 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 project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or construction management
- 7 or more years of experience managing high-voltage transmission line projects
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and FERC interconnection processes
- Experience coordinating right-of-way acquisition, permitting, and environmental compliance
- PMP certification or a professional engineering license preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Transmission Line Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for voltage classes
Hiring managers scan for specific voltage experience, like 138kV, 345kV, or 500kV. Call out the voltage classes you've managed directly in your summary and project history so reviewers don't have to infer it from employer names.
Highlight right-of-way and permitting experience
Many candidates skip land rights and permitting detail on their resume. If you've coordinated easement acquisition, environmental reviews, or NEPA compliance, list those specifically. They're frequently the deciding factor between two equally qualified finalists.
Filter openings by project delivery model
Transmission line project manager roles split between owner-side utility positions and EPC contractor roles. The day-to-day scope differs significantly, so filter your search by employer type early to avoid wasting time on offers that don't match your preferred work model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission line project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers around schedule recovery
Interviewers for this role almost always probe how you've handled construction delays, weather shutdowns, or contractor performance issues. Prepare two or three specific examples with a clear timeline, the action you took, and the outcome before any interview.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask explicitly about project budget authority, the number of active projects you'd carry simultaneously, and whether a project controls team supports scheduling. These factors shape your day far more than title, and they're rarely listed in the job posting.
Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transmission line project managers?
The companies hiring the most transmission line project managers 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 is concentrated among investor-owned utilities, regional transmission organizations, and large EPC contractors supporting grid expansion and renewable interconnection projects.
How many transmission line project manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of transmission line project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most project management roles because field presence during construction is frequently required. Program-level oversight, planning, and stakeholder coordination functions tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while construction-phase roles almost always require regular site visits.
How do you become a transmission line project manager?
Start with an engineering or construction management degree, then gain field experience on transmission or substation projects in an engineer or project coordinator role. Build familiarity with scheduling software, contract management, and permitting processes over several years. Earning a PMP certification or a professional engineering license accelerates your path to a lead project manager title at most utilities and EPC firms.
Can you get hired as a transmission line project manager with little experience?
Direct hiring into a transmission line project manager title with no prior power delivery experience is uncommon, but entry points exist. Utilities and contractors frequently hire from civil construction, pipeline, or distribution backgrounds for associate or junior project manager roles. Demonstrating knowledge of linear infrastructure permitting, construction sequencing, and contractor oversight can bridge a gap from adjacent industries.
What does the transmission line project manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial HR screen is followed by a technical interview with engineering or construction leadership covering project execution, voltage experience, and schedule management. A behavioral round focused on contractor oversight and stakeholder conflict typically follows. Final-stage interviews at utilities often include a presentation on a past project or a hypothetical scope and schedule challenge.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to transmission line project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred project type, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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