Providing engineering, procurement, and construction services to the energy and industrial sectors.
Primary responsibilities include structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures, as well as foundation design. The engineer will perform conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies, develop cost estimates, schedules, and procurement specifications, and specify line components. Additional duties involve modeling lines in PLS‑CADD, determining right‑of‑way requirements, calculating sag, producing plan and profile drawings, and reviewing vendor submittals.
Candidates must hold a BS degree from an ABET‑accredited program and have at least two years of transmission line engineering experience, including internships or co‑ops. Required skills include proficiency with PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE, solid knowledge of transmission line engineering principles, and competence with MS Office and strong written and verbal communication. Preferred qualifications are passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, ET designation, experience with additional software (e.g., PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, AutoCAD), and familiarity with industry codes such as NESC, IEC, IEEE, and ASCE 7.
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Transmission Line Engineer to apply expertise in conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The role focuses on designing transmission lines ranging from 69 kV to 765 kV and offers a hybrid work schedule—three days in the office and two days remote—plus a generous relocation package based on location.
The compensation range is $66,000–$94,810, accompanied by an award‑winning benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, and various bonuses. Sargent & Lundy has been recognized as a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award winner for three consecutive years and is an equal‑opportunity employer.