Transmission Line Design Engineer I
Application due date: July 10, 2026
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Summary:
Responsible for performing engineering, project management and technical support for transmission line design projects.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position is $85,000 - $117,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate's knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Performs engineering on transmission line design projects, to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-efficient, reliable designs.
• Provides technical support to other GRE engineers, the Permitting & Land Rights department, field technicians, operators, and others to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the GRE transmission system.
• Leads and participates on cross-functional teams responsible to develop and update internal GRE design standards and equipment specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality designs.
• May perform project management for Transmission Division projects, as assigned, to ensure all financial, functional and schedule requirements are met.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree (or advanced) in civil engineering or electrical engineering required. Civil engineering degree strongly preferred.
• 0-4 years of experience in an engineering or science-related position within the utility or a related industry.
• 6 months of utility experience is strongly preferred.
• Some PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE modeling experience is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of transmission line design engineering experience is preferred.
• Familiar with the NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)
• Ability to utilize and assess technologies related to the utility industry.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and make recommendations related to engineering decisions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing problem solving skills to address primarily technical issues.
Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by July 10, 2026.
