Transmission Line Engineer

K&A Engineering Consulting

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or utility design
  • Proficiency in modeling tools like PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and SABRE
  • Strong knowledge of NESC, ASCE, IEEE standards
  • Experience with engineering drawings and construction documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • EIT certification; PE license or progress toward PE preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed engineering and design for high-voltage transmission lines
  • Develop and review plan & profile drawings and specifications
  • Conduct line routing studies and analyze design impacts
  • Prepare design calculations and engineering reports
  • Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams
  • Support project permitting and environmental studies
  • Participate in design reviews and safety evaluations

Benefits

  • Dynamic, people-focused team environment
  • Opportunities to work on impactful projects
  • Valued contributions from team members
  • Exposure to various aspects of the engineering process
Full Job Description
Start your K&A Career:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transmission Line Engineer to join our team at K&A Power Group in Cary, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:
  • Perform detailed engineering and design for overhead high - voltage transmission lines (69 kV to 500 kV+).
  • Develop and review plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation designs, and conductor/insulator specifications.
  • Conduct line routing studies, analyze structure spotting, and assess design impacts using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and related tools.
  • Prepare design calculations, engineering reports, material lists, bid documents, and construction packages.
  • Coordinate with internal teams including civil, structural, electrical, and project management.
  • Support project permitting, environmental studies, land acquisition, and construction activities as needed.
  • Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and safety evaluations.
  • Maintain project documentation and ensure designs comply with company standards, industry codes (NESC), and client requirements.
  • Communicate with clients regarding technical issues, project progress, and deliverable expectations.


What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or utility design.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and SABRE, or similar modeling tools.
  • Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE, IEEE standards, and utility engineering practices.
  • Experience developing engineering drawings and construction documentation.
  • Strong problem - solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • EIT certification; PE license or progress toward PE strongly preferred.


Pay Range $120-150/year

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