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Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Company Overview
Vanderweil Engineers is a top-ranked national engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, Power, and technology systems for a wide range of market sectors. In our 75th year in operation with a staff of 500+ located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.
Our Power Group provides full-service engineering and design solutions for utility, institutional, and commercial clients across the U.S., with a strong focus on reliability, sustainability, and innovation. As part of our continued growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead/Senior Transmission Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects and contribute to the structural integrity of high-voltage substations nationwide.
Job Summary
The Lead/Senior Transmission Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of high-voltage transmission line projects (69kV to 500kV). The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, leadership in multidisciplinary environments, and a strong commitment to quality and innovation in power delivery.
As part of our growing team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging and high-impact transmission projects from greenfield line development and storm hardening to renewable energy interconnections and voltage upgrades. You will join a collaborative group of engineers focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement, with room to influence our team’s direction as we expand.
Some Of Your Responsibilities Include The Following
- Lead or support the design of overhead transmission lines including route selection, structure and foundation design, conductor/optical groundwire hardware selection, and line layout.
- Perform detailed engineering and analysis including PLS-CADD modeling, structural loading, clearance checks, and material specifications.
- Develop engineering deliverables such as plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, bill of materials, and construction packages.
- Serve as project engineer or technical lead for transmission line projects, coordinating with civil, environmental, and substation teams.
- Review designs for quality assurance and compliance with client standards, NESC, and applicable codes and regulations.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the growth of the transmission engineering team through technical guidance and training.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting; contribute to proposals and business development as needed.
- Collaborate directly with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in transmission line design engineering.
- Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE/TOWER, LPILE, MFAD and other transmission design software.
- Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE standards, and regional utility design practices.
- Experience with different transmission project types preferred, including:
- Greenfield transmission line development
- Line rebuilds and reconductoring
- Voltage upgrades (e.g., 115kV to 230kV)
- Storm hardening and resiliency projects
- Renewable energy interconnections (e.g., wind, solar, battery storage)
- Utility asset relocation or joint-use projects
- Experience or familiarity with underground transmission line design is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working with Utilities, Design Build/EPC, or consulting environments is highly desirable.
We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.
Our wellness programs prioritize our team members’ physical and behavioral health.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
The salary that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with experience, licensure, education, skills and location and may range from $110,000 to $160,000 annually. Please connect with us for more details.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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