Transmission Line Engineer
Michael Page San Diego
About Our Client
A boutique, high‑caliber engineering and infrastructure partner, this firm delivers utility‑grade technical excellence with the responsiveness and personal touch of a close‑knit team. Known for its deep expertise in transmission, substation, and distribution projects, the company pairs senior multidisciplinary talent with an agile, hands‑on approach-offering Fortune‑500‑level capability in a smaller, relationship‑driven environment.Utilities rely on the firm for precise engineering, owner's‑engineer support, and critical project execution delivered with unmatched attention, transparency, and care.
Job Description- Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
- Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
- Perform foundation designs.
- Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
- Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
- Specify transmission line components.
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Transmission Line Engineer should have:
Essential skills and experience:
- BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- 3+ years of transmission design experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
- Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
- Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
- Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- PE license
- PMP certification
- Construction experience
- Familiarity with ArcGIS
- Competitive hourly rate ranging from $40/hr to $60/hr+, based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (MDV offered).
- Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
- Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.
- Temporary role with potential to convert to direct hire for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment in San Diego
If you are a skilled Transmission Line Engineer seeking a rewarding opportunity in San Diego, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to excellence in the energy and natural resources industry.
Michael PageSan Diego
from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
• 3+ Years of progressive overhead transmission engineering experience.
• Technically proficient to QA/QC a wide variety of T-Line...
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• S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience with Civil/Structural Transmission...