Transmission Line Engineer | Remote

Job Description
Job Description
Transmission Line Engineer II REMOTE
This position falls within the Transmission Line Engineering Department of our organization. The successful engineer will complete projects that support our large utility customer, with minimal direction. The engineer will work with in-house and client engineers, and graphics technicians. The Lead Engineer will oversee a small department of Transmission Line Engineers and will also coordinate and conduct training to lower-level engineers.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to Transmission Line Engineering such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
Design new transmission line facilities with voltages ranging between 69 kV and 765 kV
Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.
Attend contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors
Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
Function as an engineering project lead for transmission projects
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or external entities to complete transmission projects
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Identify and initiate corrective action when transmission line project objectives are not being met
Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
Promote engineering professionalism and standards
Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering
Position will require occasional travel for site visits
Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Work arrangement
Yes