Transmission Engineering Lead - EPC

Michael Page International

Portland, Oregon

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$100 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary
SKILLS
Budget Management, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Electrical Engineering, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Management, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Leadership, MPI, Natural Resources, Network Routers, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP), Real Estate, Remote Team Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Value Engineering, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon
POSTED
3 days ago
Transmission Engineering Lead - EPCManage full engineering lifecycle of large-scale transmission line projects. Trusted partner with major utilities supporting grid infrastructure.About Our ClientOur client is a large, employee-owned engineering and design firm known for delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across power and energy markets. The culture is collaborative and growth-focused, with strong investment in career development and the opportunity to work on nationally recognized, large-scale EPC-style projects.Job DescriptionThis individual will partner closely with internal engineering teams and construction partners to lead technical strategy, risk evaluation, estimating, and front-end engineering efforts across transmission projects. Key ResponsibilitiesLead technical pursuits for transmission EPC projects from early-stage strategy through handoff to execution teamsDrive scope, schedule, and budget development, including risk identification and mitigationCollaborate with construction partners on constructability, routing, design approach, and value engineering solutionsSupport Go/No-Go decisions, proposals, interviews, and negotiationsOversee technical estimating and investment planning during pursuitsCoordinate across multidisciplinary teams (transmission, substation, civil, environmental, real estate, GIS, etc.)Contribute to the development of FEED capabilities, standards, templates, and best practicesServe in technical leadership roles (Engineering Manager, discipline lead, advisor) as neededMentor and support the growth of engineering and project delivery teamsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PMP a plus10+ years of transmission design experience, including projects up to 500kV5+ years leading engineering teams on EPC or alternative delivery projectsStrong experience in scope development, estimating, and technical risk evaluationProficiency with tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, MFAD, and LPILEDeep understanding of transmission line design, routing, structures, and foundationsExperience collaborating with environmental, permitting, and land teamsStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage remote teams and support a collaborative project cultureWillingness to travel up to 20%What's on OfferHourly pay between $70 and $95, depending on experience.Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to applyLong-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and project teams on some of the industry's most complex and large-scale energy projects.If you're ready to take on a leadership role as a Transmission Engineering Lead - EPC, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/