{"id":1288009,"url":"https://alion.io/job/electric-power-engineers-senior-design-engineer","title":"Senior Design Engineer","company":{"id":9364,"name":"Electric Power Engineers","domain":"epeconsulting.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/electric-power-engineers","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Austin, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":86000,"max_usd":166000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2941},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-09-26T06:23:12Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T15:38:48Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-09-29T15:38:48Z","days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Overview\nWe are designing the grid of the future!\nBe a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.\nResponsibilities\nJoin us in leading thechange!\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transmission Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in transmission line design, engineering standards development, and technical support for transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. This role involves utilizing advanced tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Tower, along with applicable industry and utility standards, to deliver reliable, cost-effective, constructible, and high-quality engineering solutions.\nIn addition to project-specific design responsibilities, the Senior Transmission Engineer may support the development of utility engineering and construction standards, design methodologies, Basis of Design documentation, engineering calculation tools, and technical guidance. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, operations, and client teams to solve complex technical challenges across the power transmission and distribution sector.\nHow you can make an impact:\nLead transmission design of projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV+ from conceptual phase through design completion.\nOversee/Perform calculations, modeling, and analysis, including; Conductor and shield wire selection; Structure loading and analysis; Stringing, sag-tension, and clearance studies.\nPrepare transmission equipment specifications and data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations\nComplete skillsets in modeling transmission lines in the PLS suite, preparing route alignments, preparing plan and profiles, detailed knowledge of hardware assemblies and conductors, structure detail drawings and BOMs.\nDevelop and maintain engineering design and construction standards for transmission and distribution applications, including covered conductor systems and associated structures.\nDevelop covered conductor design standards and criteria based on existing utility distribution standards, industry codes, engineering best practices, and constructability requirements.\nDevelop and maintain PLS-Pole models, pole selection tools/spreadsheets, sag-tension and clearance tables, and other engineering tools used to support consistent and repeatable design.\nPrepare and maintain Basis of Design (BOD) documents, design guidelines, engineering methodologies, and technical documentation that clearly define design assumptions, criteria, calculations, and processes to ensure consistency and reproducibility.\nPerform structural and engineering analyses for non-standard or unique applications, including evaluation of poles, structures, connections, base plates, adapters, and other transmission or distribution components.\nProvide ad-hoc technical engineering support to clients and project teams, including evaluation of field conditions, existing infrastructure, constructability issues, and development of engineered solutions.\nCollaborate with utility engineering, construction, operations, standards, and project management teams to develop practical engineering solutions and incorporate lessons learned into standards and design practices.\nSupport the development, review, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, calculation tools, design templates, technical specifications, and construction guidance.\nExperience developing assembly, framing, loading and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel, FRP, and lattice transmission structures\nExperience in related electrical studies, such as EMF, fault current, grounding, lightning, induction, impedance, losses and voltage drop design for transmission line design. \nAct as a liason with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and excercising project management skills. \nExperience with geotechnical data interpretation for foundation design and embedment calculations for a variety of transmission structures types and geotechnical requirements. \nAbility to communicate with survey and GIS personnel, interpret survey data, and incorporate it into PLS-CADD models. \nEnsure designs, engineering methodologies, and construction standards comply with applicable industry codes and standards, including ASCE, NESC, AISC, IEEE, and client-specific requirements.\nInterpret existing utility standards and engineering criteria and apply them to the development of new design standards, construction standards, calculation methodologies, and engineering tools.\nProvide technical leadership in the development and implementation of standards for emerging or evolving utility applications, including covered conductor systems.\nExperience with ROW analysis, permitting processes and environmental regulations.\nGeneral Responsibilities:\nConduct site visits to gather data, assess conditions, and support construction as needed.\nPerform load calculations, stress analysis, and structural optimization for transmission line components.\nCollaborate with project managers, drafters, and other engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.\nConduct quality checks on designs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.\nProvide engineering support during construction, including addressing RFI (Requests for Information) and field modifications.\nStay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes to design codes and standards.\nQualifications\nBring your passion, here's what’s needed:\nEducation:\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or a related Engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.\nExperience:\n8+ years of experience in the design of overhead and underground high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design & analysis, and development of construction bid package.\nProficiency in using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, L-Pile, NFAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.\nExperience in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA, SAP2000).\nFamiliarity with substation design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.\nSkills:\nStrong understanding of industry standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, NESC, and IEEE.\nKnowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design, and geotechnical principles.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\nExperience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation\nPreferred Skills:\nFamiliarity with GIS, LIDAR, and terrain modeling for transmission line routing.\nExperience with stormwater management and site grading for substations.\nBe a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.\nHow we support you:\nComprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you\nGenerous PTO and paid holidays\nMyShare Employee Ownership Program\nWork with industry leaders\n401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)\nLocation: This position is open to remote\nTravel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)\n\nEPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. 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