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Transmission Line Engineer

Chattanooga, Tennessee 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.
  • Design 69-765kV lines with senior experts on major grid projects
  • Get Fortune 500-level work in a close‑ knit, agile engineering firm

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 range of $90,000 to $135,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Supportive work environment that values technical expertise and innovation.
  • Chance to work on impactful projects in the energy and natural resources industry.



If you are passionate about energy and natural resources and are ready to make a significant impact as a Transmission Line Engineer, apply now!

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7034996

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Electrical Design Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Chattanooga
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-062026-7034996
Job Nature
Hybrid working