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# Transmission Line Engineer
???? Location: Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)
???? Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 / Year
???? Start Date: October 27, 2025
???? Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
???? Experience Required: 3–5+ Years in Power System Civil Engineering
???? Priority: Critical
## ????About the Role
The firm is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join its growing operations in the Northeast U.S. power transmission and distribution sector. This position offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, a hybrid work environment, and opportunities for career growth and training.
## ???? Key Responsibilities
* Design and manage transmission line projects from planning through implementation.
* Perform conductor selection, insulation studies, grounding, and A/C interference analysis.
* Develop detailed line designs (plans, profiles, cross-sections, cost estimates).
* Use LiDAR/aerial survey data and integrate environmental factors into design.
* Review and create plans/profile drawings using PLSCAD in compliance with AVANGRID TM and NESC standards.
* Strategize routing considering right-of-way, congestion, permitting, and reliability.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and success.
## ????Qualifications
* Bachelor’s in Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
* 3–5+ years of power system civil engineering experience (transmission line preferred).
* PE license preferred.
* Proficiency with PLSCAD and line design software.
* Strong understanding of environmental, structural, and regulatory considerations.
## ????Why Join
* Competitive compensation + performance-based incentives.
* Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) + match, PTO.
* Tuition reimbursement & professional development.
* Exposure to complex, high-profile infrastructure projects.
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Transmission Line Design - 2 years
Engineering Software Proficiency - 3 years
Civil & Electrical Engineering Knowledge - 3 years
project management experience - 2 years
Analysis & Problem-Solving - 3 years
Regulatory Compliance - 3 years
Collaboration & Communication - 3 years
Attention to Detail - 2 years
Proficient in PLSCAD - 3 years
Transmission line planning - 2 years
Civil & electrical engineering expertise - 2 years
survey/LiDAR integration - 3 years
Technical Documentation - 3 years
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