Lead/Senior Transmission Line Engineer-Hybrid

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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.
If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile projects, we are looking for you. Take a leadership role and help shape the future of our growing Power Delivery Group.
Join us to do the best work of your career as a Lead Transmission Engineer with our growing Power Group team at our headquarters in Boston, MA (Seaport District) or New York, NY, or Philadelphia, PA (hybrid schedule).
What You will Achieve:
With our continued growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector, we are seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer. You will be involved with a wide range of challenging and high-impact transmission projects from greenfield line development and storm hardening to renewable energy interconnections and voltage upgrades.
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. We offer clear paths for professional growth, leadership development, and the opportunity to directly impact our success as we expand into new markets and technologies.
Some of your responsibilities include the following: Lead the design of overhead transmission lines including route selection, structure and foundation design, conductor/optical ground wire 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. Technical lead for transmission line projects, coordinating with civil, environmental, and substation teams. 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. Essential Skills and Requirements: 10+ years of experience in transmission line design engineering. Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months. Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE/TOWER, LPILE, MFAD and other transmission design software. Solid understanding of industry standards, and regional utility design practices. Transmission project types that are a plus: 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
Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture:
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 $140,000 to $180,000 annually. Please connect with us for more details.
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