Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy

The role

This mid-level Transmission Line Engineer will take a technical lead on overhead and underground line design in a consulting or owner's-engineer environment. You will own engineering deliverables from feasibility through IFC and model overhead lines using PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER.

What you will do

• Own TL engineering deliverables from feasibility through IFC for overhead and underground
• Model and analyze overhead lines in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/TOWER
• Engineer underground transmission including route and duct bank layouts
• Apply NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL and IEC-based methods for UGTL
• Coordinate interfaces with substations, civil, structural, geotech, environmental, and real estate
• Support construction with RFIs, vendor reviews, outage packages, and site walks

Required qualifications

• 6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a consulting or owner’s-engineer setting
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering (or related)
• EIT required if not licensed
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL
• Familiarity with UGTL analysis and typical tools/workflows for ampacity/thermal rating, cable pulling, and duct-bank design
• Demonstrated application of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL
• Working knowledge of UG cable systems (XLPE/HV cables, bonding/grounding, joints/terminations, vault/manhole design, HDD/trench details)
• Strong writing and client-facing communication

Nice to have

• utility client experience
• PE
• CYMCAP or equivalent
• Underground transmission specialties (thermal backfill characterization, sheath loss mitigation, link box layouts)
• Experience with line-terminal design inside substations, bus work, and equipment connections
• Familiarity with environmental/permitting/ROW constraints and constructability reviews

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals

About the company

Atwell, LLC is a leader in consulting, engineering, and construction services for real estate, land development, and energy markets. It is a privately owned company with over 2,000 team members across 75+ locations.