Sr. Transmission Line Engineer (Atlanta, GA)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: September 16, 2026
Job ID: 652090
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Transmission Line Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA 30309
Pay: $100-140K/year
Relocation: May consider
Work Schedule: Hybrid (M-TH in office, Friday WFH)
We are seeking a Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to lead and work on various Power Grid Utility and Substation Engineering projects. The Sr. Transmission Lines Engineer is responsible for preparing or review/approve conceptual design and detailed engineering packages for HV & MV poles and foundations. As well as preparing project scope of works, design specifications, specifications for construction procedures and methods, and bill of material.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
- As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the SNC-Lavalin US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).
- Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
- Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
- Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
- Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
- Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors.
- Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
- Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Perform field reviews of work during construction.
- Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
- 8-10+ years transmission lines design experience.
- Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
- Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
- Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
- Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.
- Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
- Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
- Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
- Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
- Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.
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