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Posted: 01/12/20262026-01-122026-03-09Employment Type:Direct Hire/PermJob Category:EngineeringJob Number: 642137Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission Location: Houston, TX or Austin, TX Contract length: Direct Hire Pay: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements Senior Transmission Engineer Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
Master Degree in Engineering and 6 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred
Senior Transmission Engineer Description
Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design.
Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards.
Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers
Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders
Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions
Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of transmission systems
Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance
Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates
Report project performance
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
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