Transmission Line Principal Engineer

TRANSMISSION LINE PRINCIPAL ENGINEER LOCATION: Remote SCHEDULE: Standard Office Hours DURATION: 12-Month Contract PAY: $47-52/hr Job Responsibilities: In this role, you will manage the design and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects supporting Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and stand-alone transmission infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include: Leading transmission line engineering projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioning. Managing external engineering consultants responsible for transmission line design and deliverables. Supporting competitive transmission proposals and greenfield development projects. Coordinating project routing, permitting, geotechnical investigations, survey activities, and engineering data collection. Collaborating with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution. Supporting procurement activities, bid evaluations, and contractor selection processes. Providing technical leadership and project updates to management and cross-functional teams. Essential Duties and Job Functions: Manage transmission line design activities throughout all project phases, including conceptual development, detailed engineering, construction support, and project closeout. Develop scopes of work for engineering consultants, surveyors, geotechnical firms, and construction contractors. Coordinate engineering deliverables including Issued for Bid (IFB), Issued for Procurement (IFP), Issued for Construction (IFC), and As-Built packages. Support route development activities and secure engineering data required for project execution, including lidar and geotechnical data. Review transmission line engineering drawings and technical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, plan and profile drawings, and general arrangements. Support cost estimating activities by providing engineering scope assumptions and technical input. Collaborate with project managers, supply chain teams, permitting groups, and construction teams to ensure project success. Monitor project risks, schedule impacts, and engineering quality while driving resolution of technical issues. Participate in presentations, meetings, and project briefings with internal and external stakeholders. Travel as required throughout North America to support project activities. Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of high-voltage transmission line design, engineering, and construction practices. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Experience coordinating engineering consultants and external contractors. Knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards related to transmission line projects. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive project outcomes. High attention to detail with a focus on design quality and value engineering. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering software tools. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil/Structural Engineering required. Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, engineering, design, and construction of high-voltage transmission line projects. Experience with renewable energy transmission interconnection projects preferred. Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience strongly preferred. PMP and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus. Experience with industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, Primavera, and Microsoft Office preferred. Senior-level candidates may require fewer years of experience than Principal-level candidates depending on qualifications and technical expertise. ...