Mfad Engineer Jobs

1 job found

3mo ago

Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy Austin, TX Hybrid

Austin, TX

3mo ago Closed

$96k - $148k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Python Senior

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 11, 2026).

Job Description

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

View full job page →

Get Mfad Engineer Jobs alerts

New Mfad Engineer Jobs, daily.