Spot México Recruitments · 3 days ago
Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $160K/yrSpot México Recruitments is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer who will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. This role involves providing technical oversight, mentoring engineering staff, and supporting business development while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Lead transmission design from conceptual engineering through design completion
Perform advanced electrical design calculations (EFM, conductor sizing, impedance, induction, voltage drop, losses)
Prepare specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and procurement recommendations
Lead lightning performance studies, grounding calculations, and economic conductor selection studies
Determine required electrical clearances per NESC and applicable regulatory codes
Interpret and apply NERC, FERC, and regional transmission standards
Review vendor drawings; coordinate with suppliers, clients, designers, and other engineering disciplines
Participate in schedule creation, scope development, staffing plans, and construction planning
Manage change orders effectively
Apply expert knowledge of transmission engineering principles, codes, and industry practices
Identify non-standard or innovative design solutions
Perform QA/QC on engineering deliverables and CAD drawings
Support construction administration: field coordination, installation issue resolution, field inspections, testing
Lead field measurements, inspections, and calculations
Prepare and present technical reports internally and externally
Build and maintain relationships with existing clients; support business development and key pursuits
Lead proposal development and cost estimates
Present project budgets and performance reports
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Maintain QA/QC process compliance
Ensure effective interdisciplinary communication
Comply with company and site safety policies
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Lead transmission design from conceptual engineering through design completion
Perform advanced electrical design calculations (EFM, conductor sizing, impedance, induction, voltage drop, losses)
Prepare specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and procurement recommendations
Lead lightning performance studies, grounding calculations, and economic conductor selection studies
Determine required electrical clearances per NESC and applicable regulatory codes
Interpret and apply NERC, FERC, and regional transmission standards
Review vendor drawings; coordinate with suppliers, clients, designers, and other engineering disciplines
Participate in schedule creation, scope development, staffing plans, and construction planning
Manage change orders effectively
Apply expert knowledge of transmission engineering principles, codes, and industry practices
Identify non-standard or innovative design solutions
Perform QA/QC on engineering deliverables and CAD drawings
Support construction administration: field coordination, installation issue resolution, field inspections, testing
Lead field measurements, inspections, and calculations
Prepare and present technical reports internally and externally
Build and maintain relationships with existing clients; support business development and key pursuits
Lead proposal development and cost estimates
Present project budgets and performance reports
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Maintain QA/QC process compliance
Ensure effective interdisciplinary communication
Comply with company and site safety policies
Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Travel: Yes - 15%
Company
Spot México Recruitments
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase