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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$101.4k - $152.1k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience on transmission line projects from 69 kV up to 500 kV is required, with the ability to execute and deliver transmission line packages under minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD software is required; familiarity with PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER is beneficial.
  • Ability to engineer and design high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission foundations, materials, plan and profile documents, and construction packages is required.
  • Design experience applying the National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city, and state codes, ordinances, and standards is required.
  • The role requires interfacing directly with clients and the Arcadis Power Delivery team, coordinating project management, project engineering, proposal management, and business development, and supporting day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings within North America and potentially internationally is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support, develop, and deliver high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission line projects from 69 kV up to 500 kV.
  • Independently perform engineering and detailed design; prepare drawings, studies and analyses, plan and profile documents, bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing reviews, procurement documents, and construction documents.
  • Identify, evaluate, and support work involving project planning, environmental matters, permitting, and construction management.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, telecommunications, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete issue-for-construction design packages.
  • Act as project manager, proposal manager, program manager, account manager, and technical lead to support project and client services and planning.
  • Coordinate the power delivery renewable energy team while performing hands-on transmission engineering, detailed design, and studies for utility and developer clients in North America.
  • Work with other renewable energy teams, including wind, solar, and green hydrogen, as well as Arcadis business units.
  • Ensure project execution complies with applicable codes and standards and Arcadis policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
  • Mentor junior team members and conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of work by other electrical engineers, electrical designers, and technicians.
  • Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
  • Collaborate with other Power Delivery departments, including Substation Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology, and System Planning and Studies, and with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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