Sr. Transmission Line Engineer at Gft in Roanoke, VA | USD130,000-165,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

transmission design

cost estimation

project oversight

proposal prep

construction docs

feasibility study

Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth within the team.
Travel to client sites for project definition and execution phases.
Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software.
Estimate project costs, resources, labor, and materials, establishing realistic deadlines and completion dates.
Oversee project implementation, ensuring proper verification of foundations, structures, and equipment installation.
Lead or assist with proposal preparation and business development initiatives.
Prepare comprehensive construction packages, including structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
Develop design criteria documents and construction specifications.
Conduct feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
Write, modify, and review specifications in compliance with NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

pe license

7+ yrs

bachelors

pls-cadd

risa-3d

nesc

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
7+ years of experience in transmission line design.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting is strongly preferred.
Experience with RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design is preferred.
Functional understanding of AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, EIA-TIA 222, CSA, and GO95 is preferred.
High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards related to transmission line design.

Benefits

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

successful completion of a criminal background check is required for all positions.

Company

Overview

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities

Role

Description

transmission design

cost estimation

project oversight

proposal prep

construction docs

feasibility study

Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth within the team.
Travel to client sites for project definition and execution phases.
Design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software.
Estimate project costs, resources, labor, and materials, establishing realistic deadlines and completion dates.
Oversee project implementation, ensuring proper verification of foundations, structures, and equipment installation.
Lead or assist with proposal preparation and business development initiatives.
Prepare comprehensive construction packages, including structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
Develop design criteria documents and construction specifications.
Conduct feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
Write, modify, and review specifications in compliance with NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

pe license

7+ yrs

bachelors

pls-cadd

risa-3d

nesc

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
7+ years of experience in transmission line design.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting is strongly preferred.
Experience with RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design is preferred.
Functional understanding of AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, EIA-TIA 222, CSA, and GO95 is preferred.
High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards related to transmission line design.

Benefits

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

successful completion of a criminal background check is required for all positions.

Company

Overview

Top 500 Design Firm

Ranked in ENR's Top 500

Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.

130+ Offices

National Presence

Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.

Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Culture + Values

Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”

Environment + Sustainability

2025 Target

Climate Neutrality

Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.

50% Reduction

Emissions Target

Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.

10% Drop

Emissions Fall

Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

Rating B

Climate Performance

Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

77 Graduates Expanded

WomenTech Mentoring Programme

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.

3 Editions in 2022

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.

77 Graduates

WomenTech Mentoring

The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.

Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.

Articles

Services overview

Insights & news

Career opportunities