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Transmission Line Engineer

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Transmission Line Engineer at Commonwealth, focusing on managing the full project lifecycle from initial scoping to final construction. You will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams, ensuring design compliance and delivering high-quality energy solutions.

Qualifications

  • 2-4 Years of Transmission Line Engineering Experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • PLS Cadd
  • Preferred: EIT
  • Preferred: MFAD

Responsibilities

  • Lead project scoping phases and see projects through to closure.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct construction site visits to ensure design compliance.
  • Engineer transmission lines using PLS-CADD.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English

Hard skills

About the company

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Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

  • Engineering Services
  • 201–500
We provide expert engineering and consulting services that enable a more reliable and resilient power system. Collaborating with diverse energy industry stakeholders, we tackle intricate energy engineering challenges. Our areas of expertise encompass Renewable Energy, Studies and Consulting, as well as Power Delivery and Power Generation.

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Job description

About Us

At Commonwealth, we combine decades of industry-leading expertise with precision engineering to deliver high-quality energy solutions. For over 35 years, we’ve powered our nation’s energy infrastructure while setting the standard for excellence in design, execution, and client service. As a company-and as individuals-we bring an unparalleled depth of experience to every project, confidently tackling even the most complex challenges. Our team is empowered to lead within key industry organizations, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving best practices. Every day, our consultants set the standard for excellence in energy generation and distribution solutions.

The Role

As a Transmission Line Engineer, you will transition from foundational engineering to leading your own projects. Working under the mentorship of seasoned industry experts, you will manage the full project lifecycle—from initial scoping to final construction. This role serves as a primary stakeholder contact, offering a unique blend of technical design and project leadership.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead project scoping phases and see projects through to closure.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients and cross-functional teams (Right-of-Way, Environmental, Station Engineering, Telecom, and Construction).
  • Conduct construction site visits to ensure design compliance (under senior mentorship).
  • Engineer transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
  • Design foundations utilizing MFAD software.
  • Produce load sheets and detailed drawings for custom steel poles.
  • Develop comprehensive material lists and "Issue for Construction" (IFC) specification books.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: 2-4 Years of Transmission Line Engineering Experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Software:
    • PLS Cadd (required)
    • EIT (preferred)
    • MFAD (preferred)

Why Join Us

  • Work with some of the brightest minds in the energy industry
  • Shape and deliver projects that impact national energy infrastructure
  • Be part of a team that sets industry standards for quality and expertise

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