Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Metro-Detroit Area

A growing utility and telecommunications engineering firm is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading the design and coordination of overhead and underground transmission line projects ranging from 40kV to 230kV. The ideal candidate will be responsible for applying industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, and ACI to develop construction documents and support various electric utility projects including new capacity, voltage conversion, and infrastructure upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Design medium and high-voltage (40kV–230kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD

• Prepare construction documents: plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation drawings

• Draft specifications and project design criteria

• Provide field support during project construction phases

• Offer technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and clients

• Travel to project and client sites as needed

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

• 3+ years of relevant transmission line design experience (Master’s degree may substitute 1 year of experience)

• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Analytical mindset and effective problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team-focused environment

• EIT or PE certification is a plus

• Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: TOWER, LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS

Work Environment:

• Office-based with potential for travel to project locations

• Occasional fieldwork may be required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and qualifying dependents

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, fully vested from day one

• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• Additional voluntary benefits available (accident, critical illness, short-term disability, etc.)

• Paid holidays and PTO starting after 90 days

• Continued PTO accrual with tenure

• Employee assistance resources, including counseling, coaching, and financial wellness support