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Transmission Line Engineering Manager - Remote

Chicago, IL, US🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and build a new transmission line engineering practice delivering services to utility clients nationwide.

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (Transmission Line)

Builds

Transmission line engineering services (planning, design, analysis, construction support) for electric utilities

Domain

Power Grid / Electrical Engineering

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Transmission line engineering, team leadership, project portfolio management, financial performance management, stakeholder management, business development, QA/QC processes, regulatory compliance (NERC, FERC, NESC)

Preferred skills

Recruiting and talent retention, proposal development, business operations management, structural analysis and design, line routing, hardware selection

Technologies

PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, L-PILE, MFAD

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers; manage department staffing, recruiting, and resource allocation; oversee delivery of transmission line projects ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance; provide technical leadership and strategic direction for complex projects; establish and improve engineering standards and QA/QC processes; own department operational performance including utilization, backlog, and profitability; partner with project managers to resolve resource constraints; develop client relationships and support business growth opportunities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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