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Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Hybrid/San Diego

San Diego, California Permanent USD140,000 - USD180,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
An industry-leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to support and expand its overhead transmission and power delivery practice. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical leader, manage client relationships, mentor engineers, and lead the design and delivery of critical utility infrastructure projects across California and the Western U.S.
  • Serve as the technical lead for utilities and grow a power delivery portfolio
  • Lead complex overhead transmission line design and engineering efforts

About Our Client

This engineering consulting firm specializes in power delivery, transmission, and distribution solutions that help modernize the electrical grid and improve reliability for utility customers. The team leverages advanced design methodologies and industry-leading software to solve complex infrastructure challenges while reducing project costs and schedules.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the responsible engineer and primary client point of contact for transmission and power delivery projects.
  • Lead overhead transmission line engineering, routing, and design efforts.
  • Prepare, review, and seal engineering calculations, reports, and construction documents.
  • Support business development activities and expand relationships with existing and new utility clients.
  • Perform transmission line structure analysis and foundation design.
  • Develop engineering specifications, design criteria, and technical documentation.
  • Lead project planning, cost estimating, proposal development, and QA/QC reviews.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, stakeholders, and field personnel to ensure project success.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Travel to project and client sites as required.

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

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 8+ years of transmission line or related civil/structural engineering experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Strong experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, MFAD, and L-Pile.
  • Experience with PLS-TOWER is a plus.
  • Proven background in QA/QC, client-facing project leadership, and overhead transmission line design.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000.
  • Lead high-visibility utility infrastructure projects.
  • Direct client interaction and business development exposure.
  • Opportunity to mentor engineers and shape regional growth.
  • Hybrid work flexibility with a strong pipeline of transmission and power delivery projects.
  • Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070289

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Electrical Design Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
San Diego
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-072026-7070289
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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