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Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : Greenville, SC, 29601
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 28 December 2025
Description
Responsibilities may include the following:
- Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
- Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
- Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- 12 or more years of transmission design experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
- Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
- Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
- Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- PE license
- PMP certification
- Construction experience
- Familiarity with ArcGIS
Award-Winning Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range
$131,960.00 - $205,330.00Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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Frequently asked questions
This position offers a hybrid schedule with three days onsite at Sargent & Lundy's Greenville office and two days remote, providing flexibility while maintaining collaboration on complex 69kV to 765kV transmission line projects.
A Transmission Line Engineer 2 typically brings over a decade of specialized experience in high-voltage transmission design, proficiency with PLS-CADD software, and deep knowledge of industry standards like NESC and IEEE, setting them apart from junior engineers.
Advancing often involves obtaining a PE license, developing project management skills such as PMP certification, gaining construction oversight experience, and enhancing client coordination abilities to manage larger grid infrastructure initiatives.
Sargent & Lundy emphasizes adherence to rigorous system processes and comprehensive design reviews, requiring engineers to excel in precision, mentorship, and client communication within a highly collaborative and award-winning benefits environment.
Employees enjoy robust healthcare plans, generous paid time off including parental and bereavement leave, flexible schedules, plus financial perks like 401(k) matching and tuition assistance, fostering a supportive culture recognized by multiple workplace awards.
The annual compensation for this position ranges from approximately $131,960 to $205,330, reflecting both the seniority of the role and regional market trends within the transmission line engineering sector.
While a PE license and PMP certification are valued, familiarity with regional engineering standards like NESC and experience with PLS-CADD software are critical for ensuring compliance and client satisfaction in Greenville's grid projects.
Greenville's growing infrastructure needs heighten demand for experienced transmission engineers, making senior roles competitive yet rewarding, particularly for candidates with over 12 years’ expertise and strong client-facing skills.
Typical duties include designing transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating compliance with technical standards, preparing detailed reports, and independently reviewing complex engineering calculations.
Yes, depending on your current location, Sargent & Lundy provides a generous relocation package to ease the transition for qualified transmission line engineers joining their Greenville office.