Director of Transmission

Los Angeles, California Permanent USD180,000 - USD250,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Director of Transmission Engineering leads the planning, design, and execution of transmission line projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, managing client relationships, and driving operational excellence and business growth.
  • Lead a national transmission engineering team and drive growth.
  • Shape grid modernization projects with P&L and client ownership.

About Our Client

A leading infrastructure consulting and engineering firm delivering power delivery, utility, energy, and infrastructure solutions across North America. The organization specializes in transmission, distribution, substation, environmental, and construction services, helping utilities modernize the grid, improve reliability, and support growing energy demands through innovative, end-to-end project delivery.

Job Description

  • Serve as Engineer of Record and primary client point of contact for power delivery projects.
  • Lead a team of 6-10 direct reports and an extended team of 30-40 engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Drive business development initiatives to retain existing clients and expand relationships with new utility and energy clients.
  • Prepare, review, and seal technical calculations, reports, and construction documents.
  • Support transmission line routing and design activities utilizing industry-standard tools.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining engineering quality and QA/QC standards.
  • Travel periodically to client and project sites as required.
  • Support development of engineering and construction packages.
  • Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transmission projects while ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and resource plans.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks impacting scope, quality, schedule, or budget.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise related to overhead transmission line engineering.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety programs and applicable environmental and regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to long-term strategic planning and growth initiatives within the power delivery practice.
  • Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion strategies.
  • Collaborate with operational, financial, and leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Represent the organization at industry conferences, utility meetings, technical forums, and professional organizations.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Transmission should have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project financial performance, forecasting, and overall P&L accountability.
  • Proven success leading engineering teams responsible for transmission line design and delivery.
  • Strong understanding of transmission engineering principles and construction-ready design practices.
  • Proficiency with industry tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, or similar software.
  • 12+ years of experience within the electric utility, consulting engineering, or power delivery industry.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including NESC, NEC, ANSI, ASTM, AISC, and related utility requirements.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and business development skills.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer license in California.
  • Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
  • Established relationships with utility clients and industry stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting large-scale transmission programs and EPC projects.
  • Proven ability to grow teams, develop talent, and drive business performance.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $250,000 USD.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact transmission infrastructure projects across North America.
  • Significant influence on business growth, engineering strategy, and client relationships.
  • Exposure to grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and large-scale transmission expansion programs.
  • Leadership visibility with opportunities to shape the future direction of a growing power delivery practice.
  • Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and career development.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070140

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Los Angeles
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-072026-7070140
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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