TechServ
Posted 3w ago

Transmission Line Engineer

TechServ
Conroe, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing transmission
  • preparing estimates
  • analyzing clearances
Requirements
  • Bachelor's in engineering
  • 5+ years utilities experience
  • 5+ years PLS CADD experience
  • FE/EIT preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Strong communication and Excel/EM office skills
Technical tools mentioned
PLS CADDMicrosoft Excel

Job description

About Us 

TechServ has been providing the highest quality consulting and engineering services to the electric utility and telecommunications industry since 1992. We are a rapidly growing, progressive company dedicated to hiring and developing a highly skilled, diverse, engaged workforce to meet and exceed our clients' needs. 

TechServ offers a competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental benefits, 401K, training and development opportunities, and paid time off. Learn more at: www.techserv.com 


Position Overview  

Under general supervision, the Transmission Line Engineer is primarily responsible for using proprietary CAD software to design overhead and underground transmission lines, ensuring that all industry regulations and client standards are followed.  

In this role, you will be required to identify scope of work details, develop cost estimates with limited available details, analyze design factors such as line clearances, incorporate changes from as-built documentation, and more.  


Duties & Responsibilities  

  • Create cost-effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines [69kV to 765kV] 

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and other deliverables, per client requests  

  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism in all interactions – with peers, supervisors, clients, vendors, etc.  

  •  Other duties as assigned  


Qualifications & Requirements  

  • Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s (preferred) in one of the following fields: civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other relevant STEM field. 

  • 5+ years of experience in the utilities sector  

  • 5+ years of experience with PLS CADD or similar program(s) 

  • Advanced communication skills (verbal and written)  

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools suite, especially Excel  

  • Completed FE or EIT certification is strongly preferred  

  • Valid Driver’s License 

  • Eligibility to work in United States of America  


Physical Demands and Work Environment  

  • Prolonged sitting and standing are required 

  • Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50 pounds 

  • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and company and client needs 


Employee Benefits  

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered  

  • 401(k) with company match 

  • Paid Time Off 

  • 9 Paid Company Holidays  

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About TechServ

Provides engineering and construction management for utility infrastructure.

Year founded
1992
Employees
850
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Private Equity (2025) — led by Bernhard Capital Partners
Headquarters
US

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