Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Job Title: Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Location: Juno Beach, FL (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Work Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Job Overview & Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Transmission Line Principal Engineer to lead and manage the design of high-voltage transmission line projects supporting wind, solar, and battery energy storage initiatives, as well as standalone transmission projects.

This role is part of the Engineering & Construction (E&C) group and is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of transmission line design—from early-stage conceptual development through construction and commissioning. The engineer will manage external engineering consultants, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure high-quality design delivery aligned with project goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage transmission line design projects from concept through execution and commissioning.

• Collaborate with Early Stage Project Managers to define project scope and requirements.

• Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, evaluate proposals, and award engineering contracts through Integrated Supply Chain (ISC).

• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure routing, permitting, and engineering data (geotechnical, LiDAR, survey).

• Oversee engineering consultants responsible for transmission line design (NEER does not self-perform design).

• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documents including:

o Issued for Bid (IFB)

o Issued for Procurement (IFP)

o Issued for Construction (IFC)

o As-built drawings

• Support preparation of competitive proposals (RFPs) and cost estimation activities.

• Coordinate with internal teams (construction, permitting, development, etc.) for project success.

• Present project updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.

• Ensure design quality, compliance, and value engineering across projects.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission line design, engineering, and construction.

• Strong understanding of transmission line design principles and project lifecycle.

• Ability to interpret engineering deliverables such as:

o One-line and three-line diagrams

o Plan & profile drawings

o General arrangement drawings

• Willingness to travel across North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Engineering or Project Management experience.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong project management and coordination skills

• Excellent communication (verbal and written)

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

• Leadership and stakeholder management

• Decision-making and risk mitigation

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Ability to manage multiple vendors and consultants

• Strong focus on quality, compliance, and process improvement

Technical Skills

• Experience with industry-standard tools such as:

o PLSCADD

o AutoCAD

o Microsoft Office Suite

o Primavera or similar project scheduling tools