Job Summary
This position offers the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV.
- Conduct structural analysis and design for various structures: pole, lattice, framed, and guyed.
- Perform foundation designs.
- Execute conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
- Develop cost estimates and schedules, and prepare specifications for procuring transmission line materials and construction.
- Specify transmission line components.
- Model transmission lines using PLS-CADD, determine right-of-way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and create transmission line plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
This role features a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package is available depending on your location.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Minimum of two years of related experience in transmission line engineering.
- Relevant engineering, internship, or co-op work experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- Foundational knowledge of engineering principles, including basic transmission line engineering.
- Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles for creating technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valued Skills and Experience:
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Proficiency with PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or Microstation.
- Experience in 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.
Award-Winning Benefits
Sargent & Lundy is committed to employee health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide competitive, award-winning benefits, recognized by the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
Financial Benefits
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
Work-Life Balance
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$66,000.00 - $94,810.00
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy provides compensation ranges in compliance with all local and state regulations. Total compensation includes base salary/hourly rate and benefits. Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus may apply.
Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.
Location: Fort Worth, TX, United States Area of Interest: Transmission Line Engineering Type: Full Time - Regular Job ID: 2026-23374 Business Group: Grid Group Department: Transmission Line Engineering