Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

The Project Engineer, Transmission Lines will deliver mid-level engineering and technical support for complex electric transmission design work, focused on high-voltage (HV) overhead utility systems. This Tampa, FL hybrid role includes producing and reviewing design deliverables and coordinating across clients, vendors, and construction support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and/or provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, and plan/profile development.
• Support material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, and work order package preparation.
• Contribute to permitting activities and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide construction support as needed and participate in stakeholder and design review efforts.
• Develop and approve PLS-CADD Criteria.
• Finalize PLS-CADD models.
• Schedule project tasks for the project support team.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings and complete design review meetings with the client.
• Provide input on special design questions.
• Attend internal design review meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required).
• 4+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required).
• Experience using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines (required).
• Experience applying design codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
• Ability to liaise with substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering theories and principles.
• Increasingly proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting findings.
• Ability to work safely and comply with safety regulations.
• Ability to operate as a self-starter in an unstructured, varied, deadline-driven work environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with peers in the electrical utility industry.
• Effective communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred).

Technologies

• PLS-CADD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, yearly performance reviews, and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) (Traditional and 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) and 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) and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.
• Education Reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits plan.
• Referral Bonuses.

Workplace Type and Location

• Location: Tampa, FL (hybrid).
• Workplace Type: Hybrid.