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Transmission Line Engineer

St. Louis, Missouri Permanent USD90,000 - USD135,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
This role gives you the opportunity to apply your transmission line engineering expertise-spanning conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and core electrical principles-while designing lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV range. You'll be a key contributor to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑performing T&D infrastructure on major grid‑modernization projects.
  • Entry, Mid, and Senior Level Openings - Hybrid Schedule
  • Engineer & Design leading company supporting T&D grid projects

About Our Client

A boutique, high‑caliber engineering and infrastructure partner, this firm delivers utility‑grade technical excellence with the responsiveness and personal touch of a close‑knit team. Known for its deep expertise in transmission, substation, and distribution projects, the company pairs senior multidisciplinary talent with an agile, hands‑on approach-offering Fortune‑500‑level capability in a smaller, relationship‑driven environment. Utilities rely on the firm for precise engineering, owner's‑engineer support, and critical project execution delivered with unmatched attention, transparency, and care.

Job Description

  • Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
  • Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
  • Perform foundation designs.
  • Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
  • Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
  • Specify transmission line components.
  • Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
  • Review vendor submittals.



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 Transmission Line Engineer should have:

  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 3+ years of transmission design experience.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
  • Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
  • Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
  • Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.



Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • PE license
  • PMP certification
  • Construction experience
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $135,000 USD per year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Chance to contribute to impactful projects in the energy and natural resources industry.



Take the next step in your career and apply today for the Transmission Line Engineer position in St. Louis!

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7034995

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Electrical Design Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
St. Louis
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-062026-7034995
Job Nature
Hybrid working