Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Work Arrangement and Location

This role follows a hybrid work model based in Austin, Texas. You will spend three days per week in the office, with two days available for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Perform cost analyses, develop design criteria, and plan routing and siting for transmission lines.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction analyses.
• Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.

The role also provides the opportunity to:

• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Engage with a diverse client base and coordinate with clients and other project teams.
• Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to review transmission line models.
• Seven or more years of experience as a member of a project team, delivering on diverse transmission projects that include design with code requirements, cost estimation, scheduling, procurement specifications for transmission line materials, construction liaison, and coordination.
• Knowledge to verify and review right of way requirements, conductor sag and tension calculations, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications

• Current PE license or ability to obtain one within one year.
• Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with scheduling.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.

AI and Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, you may be asked to lead teams that employ modern tools. You will help set expectations for using data and automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost effective designs. Leaders in these roles often guide automation and process improvement, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation, and directing how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are verified. Supervising engineers who program or script (for example, Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel) to automate tasks is valued but not required. We value additional learning in areas like Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to enable effective oversight of automation and agentic AI enabled engineering workflows.

Awards and Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy we emphasize health and well being with comprehensive health plans and generous paid time off. Our benefits program has earned recognition for compensation and benefits in recent years. Below is a summary of the key offerings:

• Health and Wellness
• Financial Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA and HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation

Salary range: $95,840.00 to $147,870.00. Transparency is important to us; compensation ranges align with local and state regulations. Eligible employees receive a base salary or hourly rate plus a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and wellbeing. Eligible individuals may also participate in an annual discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.