Senior Transmission Line Engineer - 765kV (EHV/UHV)

apartmentMichael Page placeGlendale calendar_month5/4/26

About Our Client

We are seeking a highly experienced Transmission Line Engineer with a focus on Extra High Voltage (EHV) / Ultra High Voltage (UHV) systems, specifically 765kV transmission line projects. This role will lead the engineering, design, and execution of large-scale transmission infrastructure critical to grid reliability and expansion.

Job Description

Lead the engineering and design of 765kV transmission lines, including greenfield and upgrade projects
Develop and review:
Line routing, profiles, and alignments
Sag & tension modeling for extreme loading conditions
Structure spotting and optimization for long spans and heavy conductors
Structure loading trees and framing requirements
Perform advanced design using:
PLS-CADD (required)
PLS-POLE / TOWER for structural analysis
Coordinate with:
Geotechnical teams for foundation design (deep foundations, caissons, drilled shafts)
Environmental and permitting teams
Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE 7, IEEE, and utility-specific standards
Conduct QA/QC reviews and serve as Engineer of Record when applicable
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff
Support client engagement, technical presentations, and proposal efforts

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Transmission Line Engineer - 765kV (EHV/UHV) should have:

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
8-15+ years of transmission line engineering experience
Demonstrated experience with 345kV-765kV transmission line design
Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD (required)
Strong expertise in:
Long-span design and high-tension conductor systems
Structural loading and reliability considerations for EHV lines
Clearance requirements and insulation coordination
Experience working with major utilities or EPC firms

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $95 to $115 USD.
Direct experience as Engineer of Record on 500kV or 765kV projects
Experience with bundle conductors, high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductors, and advanced materials
Knowledge of grid expansion, renewable interconnections, or HVDC interfaces
Experience in storm hardening and resiliency design
Leadership experience managing teams or large-scale projects

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