Sr Transmission Line Engineer

Description

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

Requirements

• 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)
• Position will require occasional travel for site visits
• A PE License is desired

Benefits

• 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 20, 2026.
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance