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Transmission Line Engineer

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Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning services to communities across the nation. Guided by our mission: simplify solutions and passionately design the future; we partner with clients to turn complex challenges into meaningful, lasting impact.

We are growing and looking to add a Transmission Line Engineer to support our Transmission Line team within our Power Group. In this role, you’ll design and deliver overhead transmission projects from concept through construction, playing a key role in shaping the infrastructure that powers communities. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and leveraging tools like PLS-CADD and AutoCAD, you’ll apply your expertise in high-voltage systems to solve complex challenges and deliver reliable, innovative solutions.

ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. Within our Energy Business Unit, ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions nationwide.
  • Design transmission line routes, configurations, and structures to meet client specifications and regulatory standards for systems 25kV and above
  • Perform structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, and clearance checks using industry-standard tools to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant designs
  • Develop detailed design packages, including drawings and specifications for bidding, permitting, and construction
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams—ROW, environmental, and project management—to successfully deliver transmission projects
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate terrain, identify constraints, and recommend practical design solutions
  • Support project planning by assisting with estimates, schedules, and procurement strategies
  • Provide construction-phase support, addressing design changes and ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines
  • Maintain current knowledge of client standards, industry codes, and best practices
  • Engage with clients through regular meetings, providing updates and technical insight
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
  • 5-15+ years of experience in the design and analysis of transmission lines (25kV and above)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred
  • Commitment to staying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices through ongoing learning
  • Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders
  • Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound independent judgment
  • Solid understanding of electrical and structural engineering principles related to high-voltage systems
  • Knowledge of industry standards and codes such as NESC, IEEE, and ASCE
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in design software including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, FAD Tools, and AutoCAD
  • Ability to manage assigned work independently with appropriate guidance
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
  • Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bi-annual profit sharing
  • Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Bereavement leave
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits
  • Short term and long-term disability
  • Parking reimbursement, varies on office location