Transmission Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: March 18, 2026

Job ID: 645546

Job Description

Job Title: Transmission Engineer - Transmission & Distribution
Location: 
Minneapolis or Duluth, MN or Sioux Falls or Bismarck, ND

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.

Transmission Engineer - Transmission & Distribution Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program or
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in transmission engineering, 5+ years of experience preferred
  • Prior consulting experience is strongly preferred
  • Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred
  • Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite and PLS-CADD)
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Transmission Engineer - Transmission & Distribution Description
  • Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion
  • Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
  • Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations
  • Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies
  • Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources
  • Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards
  • Applies strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry
  • Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers
  • Compiles studies and reports
  • Writes specifications
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
  • Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
  • All other duties as assigned

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