Transmission line engineer

Transmission Line Engineer (Wind, Solar, & BESS)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Transmission Line Engineer with a focus on wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will collaborate with a dynamic design team to ensure tasks are completed promptly within aggressive project timelines. Your role will involve applying intermediate engineering principles to deliver accurate and precise calculations and design outputs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within aggressive project schedules.
• Apply engineering principles to produce accurate calculations and design deliverables.
• Utilize design software to create compliant designs in accordance with codes and client standards.
• Develop transmission line design standards or custom designs for renewable energy clients.
• Select and take off materials for basic and intermediate project designs.
• Review and understand project specifications, requirements, and standards.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure design intent is accurately transferred to design drawings.
• Promote and assure quality on all projects and work performed.
• Support a safety culture within the group and integrate safe work practices into designs.
• Provide technical oversight on basic project tasks and make engineering recommendations to higher-level engineers.
• Identify and address quality or technical performance issues.
• Provide suggestions to improve performance and address safety-related issues.
• Create transmission line standards or custom designs in support of renewable energy projects.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible transmission experience.
• Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license with the ability to obtain multi-state licensure.
• Experience designing transmission lines for renewable projects.
• Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, and other relevant drafting and design software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in engineering and design work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy projects is required.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to transmission systems.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations for basic and intermediate designs.
• Great interpersonal skills for developing working relationships with the design team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59.13 - $68.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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