Electrical Engineer, Transmission Line — Power and Energy

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer, Transmission Line — Power and Energy role is an onsite position in Dallas, TX, with a base salary of $100,000–$145,000 per year plus bonus. Atwell’s Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale overhead and underground transmission, substation, and renewable interconnection projects nationwide. The engineer leads overhead and underground transmission-line design deliverables from feasibility through issued-for-construction packages, coordinating technical interfaces and supporting construction. This work helps utility clients advance reliable transmission infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Lead overhead and underground transmission-line engineering deliverables from feasibility through IFC, including route selection, design criteria, calculations, equipment and cable selections, and construction packages. Model and analyze overhead lines using PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/TOWER
• develop underground route and duct-bank designs, cable ratings, grounding, and construction details. Apply NESC, ASCE, IEC-based, and utility standards
• coordinate with substation, civil/structural/geotechnical, environmental/permitting, and right-of-way teams. Support construction through RFIs, drawing reviews, outage/work packages, energization, site walks, and as-builts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

transmission line

power and energy

dallas tx

atwell

full-time

onsite

overhead transmission

underground transmission

pls-cadd

nesc

asce

$100k–$145k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• tuition assistance
• student loan repayment
• paid licensing and certification fees
• medical, dental, and vision
• wellness reimbursement.

Why this role

Mid-level role covering both overhead and underground transmission-line design in a consulting/owner’s-engineer environment. PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed. Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, student loan repayment, paid licensing fees, medical, dental, vision, and wellness reimbursement.

About the employer

Atwell, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.