Principal Engineer

LaBella Associates

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US on site Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Principal Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Program Management Services Division. This position will be located at our Client’s Pittsfield, MA office.
   

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

  • Conductor Selection
  • Structure recommendations
  • Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
  • Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
  • LiDAR and aerial photo data
  • Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
  • Detailed estimate and probability modeling
  • Other studies as required to complete the projects
  • Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
  • Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards
  • Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
  • Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
  • Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
  • Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

Requirements

  • 10 years or more of engineering experience in the functional area
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
  • PE required

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Employer Match
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events
About this role

Summary

Lead transmission line design, routing, and compliance for capital projects.

Job title

Principal Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

On-site in Pittsfield, MA; remote not specified

Salary

$125k–$165k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PEengineeringtransmission linesline designstandards compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

transmission linesline designproject managementstandards compliancerouting strategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA

On-site City