Engineer 4 - Transmission Line

About the Role

The Transmission Line Engineer will lead the design, engineering, technical support, and oversight for power transmission and substation projects, including renewable‑energy interconnections and grid‑modernization initiatives. Responsibilities include delivering safe, cost‑effective, high‑quality engineering solutions, managing project schedules and budgets, and supporting proposal development and cost estimating. The incumbent will provide technical direction on complex engineering problems and oversee the preparation of design drawings by the project team. • Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems. • Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities. • Produce thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. • Continuously improve job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance. • Understand and create transmission line drawing packages. • Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally. • Interact daily with customers' internal engineers and technical personnel. • Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers. • Monitor deliverables and schedules, presenting solutions to the client.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design oversight
• ▸drawing packages
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸problem solving
• ▸project scheduling
• ▸cost estimating

What You Bring

A Bachelor’s degree in an ABET‑accredited engineering program and a Professional Engineering (PE) license are required. Candidates must have eight to ten years of electrical engineering experience in power delivery, with demonstrated expertise in high‑voltage transmission line design (≥69 kV). Regular attendance and the ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily are expected. Preferred qualifications include a BS in civil/structural or electrical engineering, NCEES‑recorded PE registration, and extensive knowledge of NESC, ASCE, IEC, IEEE, and related codes. The ideal candidate will be proficient in transmission line design software (e.g., PLSCADD, PLSPOLE, PLS TOWER), MS Office, cost estimating, and will have experience reviewing right‑of‑way requirements, conductor sag/tension, and preparing complete design packages. Mentoring junior staff, collaborating across disciplines, and providing on‑site engineering support are also valued. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Requirements

• ▸pe license
• ▸8-10 years
• ▸high-voltage
• ▸pls software
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸mentoring

Benefits

Pike Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) plan; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance for employees and dependents; short‑ and long‑term disability; critical illness coverage; accident and whole‑life insurance; legal services, identity‑theft and cyber‑security protection; employee discounts; and service awards. All health‑care benefits are available on day one of employment. The position’s total cash compensation ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 per year. The role involves predominantly office‑based work with occasional field visits; employees spend about two‑thirds of the time seated and communicating, and one‑third standing or walking. Physical activities include handling tools and lifting up to 25 lb occasionally, and the job may expose the employee to moderate noise, outdoor weather conditions, and occasional electrical‑shock risk. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time