Transmission Engineer III-Senior

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD125,000 - USD175,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission projects, including grid modernization and renewable energy interconnections. This role will lead engineering and design efforts, provide technical guidance, manage project execution, and collaborate directly with utility and infrastructure clients.
  • Work on critical grid infrastructure projects
  • Take ownership of engineering deliverables and supporting continued growth

About Our Client

A leading provider of transmission and substation engineering, procurement, and construction services supporting utilities and energy clients across North America. The organization delivers end-to-end solutions spanning planning, design, construction, and program management, helping customers expand system capacity, enhance grid reliability.

Job Description

We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission projects, including grid modernization and renewable energy interconnections. This role will lead engineering and design efforts, provide technical guidance, manage project execution, and collaborate directly with utility and infrastructure clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review transmission line designs for projects ranging from 69kV through EHV systems.
  • Perform engineering calculations, design studies, and drawing package reviews to ensure quality, safety, and constructability.
  • Lead technical deliverables, manage project schedules and budgets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support proposal development, cost estimating, and client presentations.
  • Collaborate with project managers, designers, field personnel, and clients to resolve technical challenges.
  • Review construction issues, perform site visits as needed, and provide engineering support during project execution.
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers while promoting engineering best practices and quality standards.



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

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 5+ years of transmission line engineering or power delivery experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
  • Experience with transmission line design for utility projects, including structures, foundations, conductor selection, sag and tension analysis, and bill of materials development.
  • Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other applicable industry standards.
  • Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or similar transmission design software preferred.
  • Strong communication, project coordination, and client-facing skills.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent employment.
  • Salary of $125,000 to $175,000.
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7140910

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Electrical Design Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-112026-7140910
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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