Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Job Title: Transmission Line Principal Engineer
Location: Juno Beach, FL (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Work Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Job Overview & Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Transmission Line Principal Engineer to lead and manage the design of high-voltage transmission line projects supporting wind, solar, and battery energy storage initiatives, as well as standalone transmission projects.
This role is part of the Engineering & Construction (E&C) group and is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of transmission line design from early-stage conceptual development through construction and commissioning. The engineer will manage external engineering consultants, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure high-quality design delivery aligned with project goals.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Manage transmission line design projects from concept through execution and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Early Stage Project Managers to define project scope and requirements.
• Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, evaluate proposals, and award engineering contracts through Integrated Supply Chain (ISC).
• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure routing, permitting, and engineering data (geotechnical, LiDAR, survey).
• Oversee engineering consultants responsible for transmission line design (NEER does not self-perform design).
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documents including:
o Issued for Bid (IFB)
o Issued for Procurement (IFP)
o Issued for Construction (IFC)
o As-built drawings
• Support preparation of competitive proposals (RFPs) and cost estimation activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (construction, permitting, development, etc.) for project success.
• Present project updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure design quality, compliance, and value engineering across projects.

Required Qualifications & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission line design, engineering, and construction.
• Strong understanding of transmission line design principles and project lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret engineering deliverables such as:
o One-line and three-line diagrams
o Plan & profile drawings
o General arrangement drawings
• Willingness to travel across North America.

Preferred Qualifications
• Project Engineering or Project Management experience.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.

Required Skills
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Decision-making and risk mitigation
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and consultants
• Strong focus on quality, compliance, and process improvement

Technical Skills
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as:
o PLSCADD
o AutoCAD
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Primavera or similar project scheduling tools