Project Engineer, Transmission Lines

ESP Associates is hiring a Project Engineer, Transmission Lines to support complex electric transmission design work for high-voltage (HV) overhead utility systems. This hybrid role is based in Raleigh, NC, where you will apply mid-level engineering and technical expertise across routing, modeling, design coordination, permitting, and construction support.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will prepare, review, and provide guidance for key project deliverables and coordination activities. Responsibilities include developing the technical workflow and supporting the design team through approvals, model completion, client collaboration, and internal review milestones.

• Develop and approve PLS-CADD Criteria
• Finalize PLS-CADD models
• Schedule project tasks for the project support team
• Attend client stakeholder meetings
• Participate in design review meetings with the client
• Provide input on special design questions
• Attend internal design review meetings

Beyond the specific activities above, the position supports end-to-end design and project execution, including 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.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
• 4+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
• PLS-CADD experience for designing transmission lines (required)
• Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI
• Experience liaising with stakeholders including substation, transmission, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance
• Ability to apply engineering theories and principles
• Increasingly proficient at researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting results
• Ability to work safely and follow safety regulations
• Strong self-starter with the ability to thrive in an unstructured, varied, deadline-driven environment
• Strong collaboration skills with electrical utility industry peers and teammates
• Effective communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation
• 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

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with guaranteed employer match: 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 (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses