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Transmission Engineer

at AECOM

📍 Nashville , TN Hybrid Posted March 17, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years 2 years
Education Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves performing engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, preparing construction packages, and supporting project activities in the energy sector.

  • Perform engineering analysis
  • Design transmission lines
  • Prepare construction packages
  • Support project lifecycle
  • Ensure code compliance

The technical scope includes transmission line analysis, structural design, and project support using tools like PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER, with a focus on civil and structural engineering principles.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level civil or structural engineer with 2+ years of experience in transmission line design, familiar with industry standards like NESC and ASCE, and proficient with PLS software. They should be capable of supporting project analysis, design, and construction activities in the energy sector.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering2 years relevant experienceEngineer-in-Training certificationUnderstanding of transmission line design principlesProficiency with CAD or engineering design toolsFamiliarity with PLS-CADD
Experience with project lifecycle activitiesKnowledge of industry standardsExperience with geotechnical site issuesClimb ladderstake dimensionsSupport during construction
PLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWER
Transmission line designStructural analysisOverhead transmission linesConductor sag/tensionFoundationsLine routingCivil engineeringStructural designPLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWEREngineering analysisConstruction packagesProject lifecycleCost estimatingSchedulingField supportCode complianceNESCASCE
Transmission line designStructural analysisOverhead transmission linesConductor sag/tensionFoundationsLine routingCivil engineeringStructural designPLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWEREngineering analysisConstruction packagesProject lifecycleCost estimatingSchedulingField supportCode complianceNESCASCE
CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTechnical supportField workCoordinationRelationship buildingTime management

Required

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Industry Energy, Utilities
Job Function Support transmission line engineering and project execution
Role Subtype Transmission Engineer
Tech Domains Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER
transmission engineertransmission line designstructural analysisoverhead transmission linesconductor sagPLS-CADDPLS-POLEPLS-TOWERcivil engineeringengineering analysisconstruction packagesproject lifecyclecost estimatingfield supportNESCASCEgeotechnicalfield workcivil designstructural design

Less than 2 years of relevant experience, No EIT certification, Lack of familiarity with PLS-CADD, No civil or structural engineering background, Unwillingness to support field activities

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