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Wade Trim

Civil engineering, planning, surveying, infrastructure solutions

Transmission Line Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/13/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Detroit, MI, USA+5 moreMore locations: Cleveland, OH, USA | Taylor, MI, USA | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA
HybridHybrid schedule requires at least three days per week in the office.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in transmission system design is required.
  • Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS CADD, and either LPILE or MFAD is required.
  • Field experience is required.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated, work well with others, and have strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of overhead and underground transmission systems from 69 kV to 765 kV.
  • Prepare engineering drawings and design packages, including plan/profile drawings, one-lines, structure loading, and foundations.
  • Perform engineering calculations and studies, including foundation analysis, guying analysis, system analysis, conductor sizing, and sag/tension analysis.
  • Ensure structural loading and clearance compliance.
  • Develop specifications, standards, and construction documentation.
  • Manage time and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects of varying sizes and complexities.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and permitting teams.
  • Support route selection, right-of-way coordination, and constructability reviews.
  • Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations.
  • Deliver line switch installations and replacements, reinsulation and reconductoring, structure replacements, full or partial line rebuilds, and new line rebuilds.
  • Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control of engineering deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow company quality procedures.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Support proposal development, technical scopes, and estimates.
  • Maintain client relationships and act as a technical point of contact.
  • Lead a team of engineers while contributing individually to project design delivery.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fundamentals of Engineering examination and ability to test for a Professional Engineering License.

About the company

Wade Trim is a consulting engineering and planning firm that provides infrastructure solutions to municipalities and private clients. Its teams cover civil engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental science, working on water, wastewater, transportation, and natural gas projects. The company operates by assembling multidisciplinary teams that conduct planning, design, environmental assessments, surveying, and project management to deliver infrastructure-ready solutions. Wade Trim differentiates itself through its long history (founded in 1926) and its employee-owned structure, along with offices in Detroit and Pittsburgh, which support an integrated, client-focused approach across multiple disciplines. The company’s goal is to plan and design comprehensive, reliable infrastructure for communities and clients, combining technical expertise with long-term ownership of the company to support sustainable outcomes.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1926

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours