Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Project Engineer Transmission Lines
Design & analyze high-voltage transmission line systems (69kV‑500kV).
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Design and analyze overhead and underground transmission lines (69 kV to 500 kV), including structure loading, conductor selection, routing and foundations. • Apply NESC, ASCE and utility‑specific standards to ensure compliance and quality. • Support project delivery from concept through construction, handling estimating, scheduling and stakeholder coordination. • Conduct design reviews and provide technical input for accuracy, constructability and client alignment. • Collaborate with project managers, junior engineers and technical specialists to achieve successful outcomes. • Contribute to proposal development and client engagement efforts. • Participate in knowledge‑sharing and technical development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transmission design
- ▸standards compliance
- ▸design review
- ▸project delivery
- ▸proposal development
- ▸knowledge sharing
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. • 8–12 years of transmission line engineering experience with a strong technical delivery record. • Proficiency in PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, SAG10 and LPILE design tools. • Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors and engineering consultants. • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸pe license
- ▸transmission
- ▸pls‑cadd
- ▸sag10
- ▸communication
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn and grow, offering diverse opportunities that contribute to career‑defining work. Our collaborative environment aligns individual ambitions with company goals, allowing each employee to shape their own story while making a real impact. The position offers a salary range of $174,000 – $212,000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company‑paid life insurance.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time