Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Lombard, IL hybrid Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025

Job description

Lead the design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
Conduct feasibility studies, route selection, and site assessments for new transmission line projects
Utilizing GIS information to aide in design
Develop detailed engineering specifications, drawings, and calculations for transmission line components
Perform structural analysis using advanced software tools to ensure design integrity and reliability
Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints
Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical skills and professional development

Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Masters degree and further education is preferred
PE and/or PMP certification highly preferred
15+ years of transmission line design experience
experience using PLS-CADD
Previous experience leading a team highly preferred
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Compensation (from employer):
100000–175000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Designs transmission lines ensuring compliance, performs structural analysis, collaborates, mentors, and ensures project success

Job title

Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Experience level

15+ years

Industry

utilities

Location requirements

Lombard, IL, on-site work only

Salary

100000–175000 USD per year

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PEPMPPLS-CADD

Preferred skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Specializations

transmission linesGISstructural analysisPLS-CADD

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

On-site City