Transmission Line Engineer

Work collaboratively under the guidance of a Lead Engineer alongside a team of Engineers to execute projects for various clients across the U.S. These projects range from Asset Maintenance Programs to Multi-Year Rebuilds/Tie Lines. The role requires a willingness to travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients. You will be responsible for performing all aspects of designing overhead and underground power line projects, including line routing, finite element analysis, hardware/conductor selection, technical support during construction, and coordination for various permits and requests. An understanding of project deliverables such as plan & profiles, structure load analysis, structure framing, bill of materials, and design drawings is essential. Additionally, you will coordinate internal and external reviews of designs before final submission.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a Lead Engineer and team to complete diverse projects across the U.S.
• Travel to project sites as needed to gather data and interface with clients.
• Design overhead and underground power line projects, including line routing and finite element analysis.
• Select hardware and conductors, and provide technical support during construction.
• Coordinate permits and requests, including One-Calls and right-of-way requests.
• Understand and develop necessary project deliverables such as plan & profiles and design drawings.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of designs before final submission.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 2+ years of experience in a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Professional disposition with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively

• Basic knowledge of overhead and/or underground electric facilities
• EIT certification with potential to become a registered PE
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, GIS, and MFAD

This position is based in-office in Austin, Texas, working with the Power Delivery team. It offers a contract-to-hire, long-term opportunity. Direct employees are eligible for bonuses and, with certain tenure, profit-sharing options.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $57.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.