Entry Level Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs
New grad transmission line project manager jobs draw recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on portfolio often matters more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like Quanta Services, HDR, and WSP in the U.S. hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting End Date
11-16-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:
- DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task.
- IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task.
- GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.
- QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.
Job Description
Transmission Line Mechanic D:
What You'll Do:
- Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
- During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or on ladders and be at ease above the ground while performing the work.
- Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
- Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personnel protective procedures are used.
- Cut, spray or stack trees and brush while performing transmission right-of-way control.
- Under direct supervision of a qualified person, assist in the use of live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted work methods to maintain transmission lines.
- Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
- Operate line trucks of various types with derricks and earth-boring equipment.
- Operate truck-tractors, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular and fifth wheel mounted, winches in handling poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
- Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain records and submit reports as required.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
- Perform similar or less skilled work.
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- High school graduate or GED.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- No previous work experience required.
- Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
- Travel requirements are expected > 50% of the time.
- Physical demand level is Heavy and requirements details are listed below:
- Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 100 ft and higher.
- This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website for more information. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
- Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Transmission Line Mechanic A) in this job family.
- Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current job classification.
- Employee shall obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
- Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
- Considerable travel and overtime may be required with this position.
- Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Drive Time Requirement:
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Upper Sandusky Transmission SC (330 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43551).
What You'll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
U019-180
Compensation Range:
$28.31 - $29.04
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-16-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:
- DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task.
- IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task.
- GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.
- QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.
Job Description
Transmission Line Mechanic D:
What You'll Do:
- Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
- During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or on ladders and be at ease above the ground while performing the work.
- Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
- Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personnel protective procedures are used.
- Cut, spray or stack trees and brush while performing transmission right-of-way control.
- Under direct supervision of a qualified person, assist in the use of live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted work methods to maintain transmission lines.
- Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
- Operate line trucks of various types with derricks and earth-boring equipment.
- Operate truck-tractors, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular and fifth wheel mounted, winches in handling poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
- Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain records and submit reports as required.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
- Perform similar or less skilled work.
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- High school graduate or GED.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- No previous work experience required.
- Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
- Travel requirements are expected > 50% of the time.
- Physical demand level is Heavy and requirements details are listed below:
- Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 100 ft and higher.
- This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website for more information. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
- Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Transmission Line Mechanic A) in this job family.
- Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current job classification.
- Employee shall obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
- Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
- Considerable travel and overtime may be required with this position.
- Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Drive Time Requirement:
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Upper Sandusky Transmission SC (330 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43551).
What You'll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
U019-180
Compensation Range:
$28.31 - $29.04
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Entry Level Transmission Line Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transmission line project manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-op programs, or field roles on utility or infrastructure projects. Employers at this level look for candidates with a relevant engineering or construction management degree, familiarity with project scheduling tools, and exposure to high-voltage line work or related field environments. A strong internship record or a portfolio showing real project involvement can set you apart from other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level transmission line project managers?
Companies hiring entry level transmission line project managers right now include Quanta Services, HDR, and WSP in the U.S., based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from utilities, power engineering consultancies, and large infrastructure contractors that run active transmission build-out programs and regularly bring on junior project staff.
Are there remote entry level transmission line project manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site or field-based given the nature of transmission line work. About 25% of entry level transmission line project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve project coordination, document control, or scheduling support rather than direct field oversight.
Are these new grad transmission line project manager jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a relevant degree and a demonstrated interest in power transmission. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' in the listing.
Which industries hire the most entry level transmission line project managers?
Entry Level transmission line project manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because ongoing grid modernization, renewable energy interconnection, and aging infrastructure replacement create steady demand for junior project staff who can grow into more senior roles.