Transmission Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview

DST Engineers is seeking motivated Mid-Level Transmission Engineers to support utility, renewable energy, and power delivery projects across North America. The successful candidate will perform transmission line engineering, design, analysis, and project support activities while working closely with senior engineers and project managers.

Opportunities are available for both Full-Time Employees and Independent 1099 Contractors.

For contractor positions, preference will be given to U.S.-based professionals; however, highly qualified international candidates will also be considered.

Experience Required

2–6 years of transmission engineering experience.

Ability to independently execute engineering calculations, design tasks, and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Perform transmission line engineering and design for overhead and underground transmission systems.

Prepare engineering calculations including:

Sag and tension analysis

Structure loading analysis

Clearance verification

Conductor and shield wire selection

Foundation loading assessments

Develop engineering deliverables including:

Plan and profile drawings

Structure spotting packages

Bill of materials

Construction specifications

Design reports

Support routing studies and transmission line design activities.

Coordinate with utilities, developers, survey teams, geotechnical consultants, and construction personnel.

Review utility standards, client requirements, and NESC compliance criteria.

Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction support.

Participate in technical reviews and QA/QC activities.

Support renewable energy interconnections, transmission upgrades, and grid modernization projects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

Working knowledge of:

NESC requirements

Utility transmission design standards

Structural loading principles

Power delivery engineering practices

Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following:

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

MFAD

LPILE

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Preferred Experience

Transmission voltages ranging from 34.5kV through 765kV.

Renewable energy interconnection projects.

Utility capital improvement programs.

EPC and Owner's Engineering projects.

Substation-transmission coordination.

Employment Type

Full-Time Employees

Permanent full-time position.

Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Remote, hybrid, or project-based work arrangements.

1099 Independent Contractors

Project-based engagements.

Flexible remote work arrangements.

Opportunity to support utility and renewable energy infrastructure projects throughout North America.Company Description

DST is a start-up-engineering firm that is Minority – Owned (NMSDC) and provides consulting services to power and utility sector clients. Traditionally we see power moving in a uni-directional flow; Transmission to a Substation and then to Distribution lines for customer utilization. In the up-surging renewable energy sector of today, we envision a world in the near future with bi-directional power flow from our grid. DST Engineering is committed to assist in the shaping of a smart grid.

Hybrid remote