Job Description

RCS Staffing is placing an Engineer IV – Transmission Line with a leading transmission and substation engineering firm. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a senior transmission line engineer ready to lead discipline work on complex, high-voltage projects — from renewable energy interconnections and grid modernization to conventional transmission line construction. You will serve as the responsible charge engineer, manage project schedules and budgets, mentor junior staff, and deliver complete transmission line design packages to utility clients nationwide.

OVERVIEW OF YOUR ROLE As an Engineer IV – Transmission Line, you will provide advanced transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team. Operating with minimal supervision, you will lead discipline work, perform responsible charge engineering duties, own project schedules and budgets, and ensure complete design packages are delivered to clients on time and at the highest level of quality. You will also support proposal development, project cost estimating, and direct client relationship management.

YOU WILL

• Lead transmission line discipline work on assigned projects — serving as responsible charge engineer and managing project schedules and budgets through execution.
• Create and deliver complete transmission line design packages including drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, and permits — within budget, on time, and at a high level of quality.
• Apply advanced technical competency across all aspects of transmission line design: general arrangement and structure layout, line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading), grounding, lightning and shielding protection, and sag and tension limits.
• Verify and review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Perform transmission line analysis using PLSCADD, structure design using PLSPOLE and PLS TOWER, and develop total installed cost estimates and specifications and contract documents.
• Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers and drafters; coordinate staff and assign tasks to accomplish projects efficiently and on schedule.
• Interact with client engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis; develop and maintain professional client relationships.
• Monitor project deliverables and schedules; present solutions and status updates to clients.
• Visit project sites to advise on transmission line engineering issues and modify designs to resolve field construction challenges.
• Support permitting activities and assist the Project Manager with proposal preparation and contract review.
• Collaborate effectively with other design disciplines, construction contractors, consultants, material suppliers, and clients.

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 8–10 years of experience as a practicing engineer in the electrical utility industry with a focus on transmission line design.
• 8+ years of hands-on electrical utility transmission line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with working knowledge of high-voltage transmission line design at 69kV and above.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license — required for this position.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEC, CSA, ANSI, IBC, AISC, and IEEE standards as applied to transmission line design.
• Proficiency in PLSCADD line design, PLSPOLE structure design, and PLS TOWER structure design software; proficient with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; self-motivated with strong written and oral communication skills.

IT'S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with an NCEES record.
• Experience on renewable energy interconnection projects (wind, solar, BESS) or grid modernization transmission line work.
• Experience developing total installed cost estimates and preparing specifications and contract documents for high-voltage transmission projects.
• Experience supporting proposal development, cost estimating, and business development for transmission line engineering scopes.
• Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT Our client is a leading transmission and substation engineering and design firm serving electric utilities across the United States. Their transmission line team delivers high-quality engineering on a wide range of projects — from conventional high-voltage transmission line construction and modifications to renewable energy interconnections and grid modernization programs. Engineers here work on technically complex, high-visibility projects with direct impact on grid reliability and the energy transition.

WHO WE ARE RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.