Transmission Engineer

Position Overview

DST Engineers is seeking motivated Mid-Level Transmission Engineers to support utility, renewable energy, and power delivery projects across North America. The successful candidate will perform transmission line engineering, design, analysis, and project support activities while working closely with senior engineers and project managers.

Opportunities are available for both Full-Time Employees and Independent 1099 Contractors.

For contractor positions, preference will be given to U.S.-based professionals; however, highly qualified international candidates will also be considered.

Experience Required

• 2–6 years of transmission engineering experience.
• Ability to independently execute engineering calculations, design tasks, and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transmission line engineering and design for overhead and underground transmission systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations including:
• • Sag and tension analysis
  • Structure loading analysis
  • Clearance verification
  • Conductor and shield wire selection
  • Foundation loading assessments
• Develop engineering deliverables including:
• • Plan and profile drawings
  • Structure spotting packages
  • Bill of materials
  • Construction specifications
  • Design reports
• Support routing studies and transmission line design activities.
• Coordinate with utilities, developers, survey teams, geotechnical consultants, and construction personnel.
• Review utility standards, client requirements, and NESC compliance criteria.
• Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction support.
• Participate in technical reviews and QA/QC activities.
• Support renewable energy interconnections, transmission upgrades, and grid modernization projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of:
• • NESC requirements
  • Utility transmission design standards
  • Structural loading principles
  • Power delivery engineering practices
• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following:

• PLS-CADD
• PLS-POLE
• PLS-TOWER
• MFAD
• LPILE
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• ArcGIS

Preferred Experience

• Transmission voltages ranging from 34.5kV through 765kV.
• Renewable energy interconnection projects.
• Utility capital improvement programs.
• EPC and Owner's Engineering projects.
• Substation-transmission coordination.

Employment Type

Full-Time Employees

• Permanent full-time position.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.
• Remote, hybrid, or project-based work arrangements.

1099 Independent Contractors

• Project-based engagements.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunity to support utility and renewable energy infrastructure projects throughout North America.