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