Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates is seeking a mid-level Project Engineer, Transmission Lines to support complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage overhead utility systems. Based in Lake Mary, FL, this hybrid role focuses on delivering engineering work across design development, modeling, coordination, and construction support.

In this position, you will contribute technical expertise from routing and surveying through PLS-CADD modeling, design checks, permitting, and plan/profile preparation, helping projects move from concept to build-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and/or provide guidance for line routing
• Coordinate survey activities
• Perform PLS-CADD modeling
• Support structure design and foundation design
• Complete clearance checks
• Develop plan/profile deliverables
• Contribute to material specifications and procurement
• Perform constructability evaluations
• Prepare work order packages
• Assist with permitting activities
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
• Provide construction support
• Develop and approve PLS-CADD Criteria
• Finalize PLS-CADD models
• Schedule project tasks for the project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Participate in client design review meetings
• Provide input on special design questions
• Attend internal design review meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)
• 4+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
• Experience using PLS-CADD for transmission line design (required)
• Experience applying design codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Experience liaising with substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Ability to apply engineering theories and principles
• Demonstrated ability in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting results
• Ability to work safely and comply with safety regulations
• Self-starter who can thrive in an unstructured, varied, deadline-driven environment
• Strong collaboration skills within the electrical utility industry
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing ability
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per company MVR policy

Technologies

• PLS-CADD
• NESC
• IEEE
• ASCE
• ACI
• Teladoc

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with a 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