Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Hybrid remote position in Austin, TX for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid at Sargent & Lundy, focusing on design and analysis of high-voltage transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria
• Route and site transmission lines and conduct conductor selection studies
• Conduct shielding, grounding, and induction assessments
• Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components
• Direct a small project team and mentor less experienced staff
• Engage with a diverse client base and coordinate with other project teams
• Occasionally travel for site visits and client meetings
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work

Requirements

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD to review transmission line models
• Seven or more years as part of a project team on diverse transmission assignments, including design with code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparation of procurement specifications for materials, and liaison with construction/installation
• Ability to verify right-of-way requirements, conductor sag/tension checks, and plan/profile drawings and construction documents
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
• Experience writing and supporting engineering calculations
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position

Technologies

• PLS-CADD
• PLS-TOWER
• SAG10
• LPILE
• MFAD
• ArcGIS
• CDEGS
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Python
• MATLAB
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) with company match
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• Lead teams in moving engineering problems from issue to solution by leveraging data and modern tools, including automation and AI, to improve workflows and deliver cost effective designs
• Direct automation and process-improvement efforts, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, and generating design documentation, while guiding how AI or agentic AI tools are used and ensuring results are checked
• Oversee engineers who program or script (for example in Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
• Value additional learning in computer science, AI, or software engineering to enable effective oversight of automation-enabled engineering workflows