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# Lead Transmission Line Engineer

- **Company:** AtkinsRéalis
- **Location:** Sandy Springs, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, Software Suite, ArcGIS (Software)
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-transmission-line-engineer-atlanta-ga--47208b27-4a59-47a8-a0e6-2e8d73f66ab7

## About the Role

Request for Proposals (RFP), Proposal Development, Electricity, Piping, Team Lead/Manager, Construction, Project Design, Technical/Engineering Design, Feasibility Analysis, Cost Estimates, * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

 * P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
 * Minimum 5 years of transmission lines design experience.
 * Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
 * Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
 * Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
 * Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.
 * Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
 * Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
 * Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
 * Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
 * Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

## Description

* Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
 * As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the AtkinsRéalis US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).
 * Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
 * Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
 * Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
 * Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
 * Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
 * Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors.
 * Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
 * Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
 * Perform field reviews of work during construction.
 * Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.