E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

E2 is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead the design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for complex design execution, quality assurance, and mentorship of junior staff while supporting project managers and interfacing directly with utility clients.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in transmission line design, strong proficiency in industry tools, and the ability to drive production efficiency without compromising quality.

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead the design of overhead transmission lines, including:
  • Routing support and constructability input
  • Structure spotting and optimization
  • Plan & profile development
  • Conductor selection and hardware specification
• Perform and oversee advanced engineering analyses:
  • Sag-tension modeling
  • Clearance compliance (NESC, GO 95, utility-specific standards)
  • Load tree development and design criteria validation
• Serve as the technical authority for PLS-CADD models and outputs

Quality Assurance & Oversight

• Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages, drawings, and calculations
• Ensure consistency with client standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify and resolve complex design challenges and risks

Project Delivery

• Support project managers in maintaining schedule, scope, and budget
• Drive production efficiency to meet high-volume delivery targets
• Coordinate with structural engineers, survey teams, environmental, and permitting teams
• Support construction by responding to RFIs and field issues

Client Interface

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for utility clients
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and stakeholder coordination
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and level-of-effort estimates

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level and mid-level engineers
• Review and improve team workflows, standards, and best practices
• Support training in PLS-CADD and transmission line design fundamentals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
• 7–12+ years of transmission line engineering experience
• Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD (required)
• Experience with PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER
• Strong knowledge of NESC, GO 95, and utility-specific design standards
• Demonstrated experience leading design efforts and QA/QC reviews
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Preferred

• Experience with major utilities (e.g., SCE, PG&E, SDG&E, WECC region utilities)
• Experience supporting high-volume production environments
• Familiarity with LiDAR, GIS integration, and digital terrain modeling
• Experience supporting construction or field engineering

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Salary range for this position is $140,000 - $180,000.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.