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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Transmission Line Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Mathcad, MicroStation, Network Routing - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/il/chicago/8ddbcb4b-737a-4474-84a9-57f9f09a97ef ## About the Role * Two to five years of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design * Two to five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish * Two to five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for Transmission Lines projects * Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) * Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience * An EIT License is desirable but not require Job Type & Location, AutoCAD Mathcad Coaching Teamwork Equities Leadership Automation Mentorship Innovation Procurement Forecasting Market Data High Voltage Communication Accountability Digital Design Quality Control Ancient History Project Planning Staff Management Electric Utility Bill Of Materials Growth Mindedness Foundation Design Performance Review Project Management ## Description The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will be working with sr engineers to complete projects that support our utility customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers., * Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management * Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material * Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates * Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV * Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project. * Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations * Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permit * Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives * Function as a project lead for transmission projects * Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects * Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees * Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met * Work under supervision of higher-level engineers * Position will require occasional site visits, Business Development Request For Proposal Proposal Development Mechanical Engineering Project Implementation Artificial Intelligence Construction Management Creative Problem Solving Environmental Permitting PLS-CADD (Design Software) Request For Quotation (RFQ) Electric Power Transmission Ethical Standards And Conduct Continuous Improvement Process Geographic Information Systems National Electrical Safety Code MicroStation (CAD Design Software) +0 Google Project Management Transmission Line Engineer Actalent Chicago, IL*Remote Visionary Leadership Innovation Construction Project Design Bill Of Materials Project Schedules Civil Engineering Foundation Design Engineering Analysis Electrical Engineering Artificial Intelligence Construction Management Engineering Design Process PLS-CADD (Design Software) +0 Transmission Line Engineer Leidos Chicago, IL*On-Site Voltage Mathcad Equities Budgeting Mentorship Supervision Procurement Market Data Construction High Voltage Problem Solving Network Routing Ancient History Electric Utility Engineering Analysis Workplace Inclusivity Construction Management PLS-CADD (Design Software) PLS-TOWER (Design Software) Ethical Standards And Conduct National Electrical Safety Code Professional Engineer (PE) License +0 Login | JoinContact ## Related Videos - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Selling Your Technical Vision | For Leaders and the Engineers Who Want to Become Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2058-selling-your-technical-vision-for-leaders-and-the-engineers-who-want-to-become-them) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)