Transmission Line Engineer

Description

• Function as an engineering project lead for transmission projects
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or external entities to complete transmission projects
• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to Transmission Line Engineering such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
• Design new transmission line facilities with voltages ranging between 69 kV and 765 kV
• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
• Attend contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.
• Identify and initiate corrective action when transmission line project objectives are not being met
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards

Requirements

• Position will require occasional travel for site visits
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
• A PE License is desired

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Reno,NV. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance