Transmission Line Engineer

Overview

As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.  

The Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of high-voltage electrical transmission line systems, applying principles of both electrical and civil engineering to develop safe, reliable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions. This role supports the full lifecycle of transmission line projects, from initial design development and engineering analysis through detailed design, documentation, material takeoffs, and constructability review.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience designing overhead transmission lines, with the ability to work on projects involving transmission systems up to 500 kV. The Transmission Line Engineer will collaborate closely with project management, engineering disciplines, Sales, customers, and field personnel to ensure designs meet project requirements, applicable industry standards, schedule and budget objectives, and customer expectations.

In addition to performing technical engineering work, this position will provide technical guidance and coordination to other team members, participate in design reviews, and represent the Engineering department in internal and external meetings. The role requires sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to independently manage engineering assignments within a dynamic EPC environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective, reliable, and constructible high-voltage transmission line designs.
• Perform transmission routing, conductor selection, structure spotting, structure determination, plan and profile development, and material takeoffs.
• Support structure and foundation design and utilize PLS-CADD and other engineering software.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, design documents, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, ANSI, and project-specific requirements.
• Perform and support transmission line constructability reviews.
• Monitor engineering progress to support project schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and coordination to engineers, designers, and project team members.
• Represent Engineering in internal meetings and collaborate with Sales, customers, project management, and other disciplines.
• Support proposals, estimates, customer discussions, site visits, and construction-related activities as needed.
• Travel periodically to project sites, customer meetings, and other locations as required.
• Perform other duties in support of project and department objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on transmission line engineering and design experience.
• Experience working in an EPC environment preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of overhead transmission line engineering and design.
• Experience with transmission routing, conductor selection, structure spotting, plan/profile development, and material takeoffs.
• Familiarity with transmission structure and foundation design.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD or similar transmission design software.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, and ANSI standards.
• Strong understanding of transmission line constructability and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.