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Principal Engineer Transmission Lines

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Lead design and delivery of high‑voltage transmission line projects

Key Responsibilities

  • technical leadership
  • line design
  • design review
  • project delivery
  • team mentoring
  • business development

Tasks

-Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges related to line design, constructability, and system integration. -Collaborate with international teams and contribute to global knowledge sharing and best practices. -Oversee the design and analysis of transmission line systems, including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design, in accordance with NESC, ASCE, and utility standards. -Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, codes, and client requirements through rigorous design reviews and technical oversight. -Manage project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, resource planning, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams. -Lead and mentor a team of transmission line engineers and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. -Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic planning to grow the transmission line practice.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • bachelor’s
  • leadership
  • pls-cadd
  • sag10
  • 15+ years

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure is a plus. -Proven experience working with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills. -Strong understanding of transmission line design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, LPILE). -15+ years of progressive experience in transmission line engineering, including leadership of large-scale projects and teams.

The Company

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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