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Entry Level Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

at Jacobs Solutions

📍 Chicago, United States Unknown Posted March 17, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience entry
Exp. Years 1-2 years
Education Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This entry-level role involves supporting overhead transmission line projects, performing field visits, and developing design deliverables for utility upgrades, with a focus on decarbonization and energy modernization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support transmission line design
  • Perform field visits
  • Develop design deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with standards
  • Assist in energy projects

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes structural and foundation design, AutoCAD, and field assessments, supporting utility and power system projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level engineer with 1-2 years of experience in civil or electrical engineering, familiar with overhead transmission line design, AutoCAD, and field assessments, eager to support utility projects.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical Power Engineering1-2 years relevant experiencefamiliarity with structure and foundation designability to perform field visitsexperience with AutoCADability to understand client standards

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's degree in Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical Power EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT) certificationoverhead transmission line design experienceexperience with structural design software

Tools & Platforms

AutoCADMicrosoft suite

Required Skills

civil engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringoverhead transmission linestructural designfoundation designAutoCADfield visitswalk-downsenergy

Hard Skills

civil engineeringelectrical engineeringelectrical power engineeringstructural designfoundation designAutoCADMicrosoft suitefield visitswalk-downsutility transmissionpower systemsdesign deliverables

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkinterpersonal skillstechnical writingproblem-solving

Certifications

Required

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Preferred

Master's degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Industry & Role

Industry Energy
Job Function Overhead transmission line engineer
Role Subtype Engineering (Non-Software)
Tech Domains AutoCAD, Microsoft suite

Keywords for Your Resume

civil engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringoverhead transmission linestructural designfoundation designAutoCADfield visitswalk-downsenergyutilitypower systemsdesign deliverablesEITengineering internship

Deal Breakers

Less than 1 year experience, No relevant engineering degree, Lack of AutoCAD experience, No familiarity with transmission line design

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