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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 - **Company:** Sargent & Lundy - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,023.0 - $180,313.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, ArcGIS (Software), Computer Literacy, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Scripting, Information Technology - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-transmission-line-engineer-1-grid-tampa-fl--b85e1465-1c3d-4ac2-b95a-a01815f7caca ## About the Role * BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program. * 10 or more years of transmission design experience. * Proficiency with PLS-CADD software. * Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications. * Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV. * Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI. * Experience reviewing design drawings created by others. Valued but not required skills and experience: * PE license * PMP certification * Construction experience * Familiarity with ArcGIS AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ArcGIS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Childcare, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Construction, Design Services, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Equipment Selection, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Illustrating Ability, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, MATLAB, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Professional Engineer, Professional License, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Skills, Scholarship, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Tuition Fees ## Description * Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range. * Mentor and train less experienced design team members. * Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. * Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. * Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD. * Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days., * You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. * Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. * Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required. * We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [JavaScript? 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