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Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Arcadis

Location

United States

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/5/2026

Compensation

$101,376 - $168,960 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%·Filings 122·New hires 57·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. This senior position involves direct client interaction and project management, ensuring project execution aligns with applicable codes and standards. The role focuses on delivering HV and EHV transmission line projects while coordinating with various engineering disciplines. The incumbent will also mentor junior team members and participate in business development efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV
  • Proficient with PLS-CADD software, with knowledge of PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER being a plus
  • Ability to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission foundations and construction packages
  • Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards

Responsibilities

  • Support, develop, and deliver HV and EHV transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV
  • Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies, and analysis
  • Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, telecommunications, and geotechnical engineers
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager, and Technical Lead
  • Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers and designers
  • Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

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