Title: Transmission Engineer – High Voltage Transmission Location: Flexible / Hybrid (U.S.) Hire Type: Direct Hire Shift/Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours Base Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 (DOE) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Career Growth Opportunities
About the Opportunity
An engineering organization is seeking a Transmission Engineer to support the design, analysis, and engineering of high-voltage transmission line projects. This role focuses on developing detailed engineering packages, performing system analysis, and supporting construction activities for 69kV–500kV transmission infrastructure. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex utility projects while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Job Duties
• Perform engineering and design of high-voltage transmission lines (69kV–500kV) using PLS-CADD. • Prepare construction documentation, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings. • Conduct engineering analysis to ensure system reliability, safety, and efficiency. • Provide field support during construction and assist with technical issue resolution. • Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities across project teams. • Apply and adapt standard engineering techniques, codes, and industry standards. • Develop solutions to complex engineering challenges and support project studies. • Assist with preparation of engineering reports and technical documentation.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required. • 8–15 years of transmission engineering experience. • PLS-CADD proficiency required. • Experience supporting high-voltage transmission line design projects. • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 3 months. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.
About the Company
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
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