Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines

The Lead Engineer for Transmission Lines will provide senior-level engineering leadership and hands-on technical direction for complex overhead electric transmission design projects supporting high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) systems.

Location and Work Style

Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid)

Role Overview

This position focuses on guiding engineering work from early technical activities through design deliverables, including permitting and construction support. A key priority is ensuring the team meets client requirements across both quality and schedule, while maintaining an environment where team input is valued and incorporated into project execution.

The role includes direct responsibility for managing and/or providing guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, clearance checks, plan and profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters
• Communicate clear expectations, goals, and project vision
• Manage team performance, delegate project work, and maintain accountability for outcomes
• Motivate, coach, and mentor team members
• Manage projects to support quality of work and on-time delivery
• Review and approve engineering design submittals
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Estimate project scope and develop proposals
• Provide leadership and senior-level technical expertise for complex electric transmission design projects (HV and EHV overhead utility systems)
• Manage, prepare, review, and/or provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure and foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination, and construction support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• 10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry
• Extensive experience using PLS-CADD
• Extensive experience with design codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Extensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Deep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work safely and comply with safety regulations
• Ability to self-direct in an unstructured, varied, and deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership capabilities to coach others and provide project direction
• Strong collaboration with team members and peers in the electrical utility industry
• Effective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Technology

• PLS-CADD

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses