Project Engineer - Transmission Line

Electrical Design Engineer

This position is with an industry leader in the power and energy industry specializing in transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the US. The company values expertise and precision in delivering high-quality results for its clients and a collaborative work culture offering a direct path to leadership roles.

Job Description

You Will

• Serve as the Engineer of Record for overhead transmission line projects, ensuring design accuracy, compliance, and adherence to NESC, RUS, and client standards
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the transmission line design team across all project phases-from concept development through construction support
• Perform, review, and approve detailed engineering calculations, models, design packages, and sealed deliverables
• Collaborate with Project Managers to define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and execution strategies
• Guide project teams to complete work within planned budgets, schedules, and resource constraints
• Oversee and enforce QA/QC processes to maintain consistent technical quality and compliance
• Support construction activities through design clarifications, field visits, and evaluation of change orders or design revisions
• Represent BHMG in client meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, building trust and long-term relationships
• Provide technical input for proposals, workload planning, and business development efforts
• Drive continuous improvement in technical standards, tools, workflows, and team capabilities

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff
• Delegate work, review deliverables, and provide coaching, feedback, and career development guidance
• Facilitate team meetings, design reviews, and milestone check-ins to promote accountability and alignment
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, delivery reliability, and continuous improvement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited engineering discipline (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• 7+ years of overhead transmission line design experience
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on utility transmission line projects
• Advanced proficiency with PLS-CADD, SAG10, MFAD, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $175,000.
• Great bonus structure and full time benefits
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the electric utility and energy sector.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Job summary