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Mott MacDonald · 9 hours ago

Principal Engineer Transmission Lines

Mott MacDonald is a large employee-owned company specializing in engineering, management, and development services across various sectors. They are seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to lead their Transmission Line Engineering practice, focusing on overseeing the design and execution of high-impact transmission line projects while mentoring a growing team.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of transmission line engineers and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the design and analysis of transmission line systems, including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design, in accordance with NESC, ASCE, and utility standards
Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, codes, and client requirements through rigorous design reviews and technical oversight
Manage project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, resource planning, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges related to line design, constructability, and system integration
Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic planning to grow the transmission line practice
Collaborate with international teams and contribute to global knowledge sharing and best practices

Qualification

Transmission line engineeringPE licenseTransmission line design toolsProject delivery managementLeadership experienceClient-facing skillsCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
15+ years of progressive experience in transmission line engineering, including leadership of large-scale projects and teams
Strong understanding of transmission line design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, LPILE)
Proven experience working with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Preferred

Master's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
Multi-state licensure

Benefits

401k
Medical
Dental and vision insurance
Short-term/long-term disability
Paid holidays
PTO
Parental leave
Company paid life insurance

Company

Mott MacDonald

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Mott MacDonald focuses on digital innovation, transforming, engineering, management and development.

H1B Sponsorship

Mott MacDonald has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2021 (8)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Cathy Travers
Group Managing Director
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Paul Hilton
Regional Managing Director for Middle East, South Asia and international development
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