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Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/12/2026

Compensation

$138,400 - $240,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer will work within Jacobs' Energy & Power Group, focusing on the design and modernization of utility transmission and distribution systems. This role involves collaborating with regional and global teams to support utility and developer clients during the energy transition. The engineer will be responsible for developing design deliverables for utility upgrades and mentoring team members across North America. The position emphasizes client interaction and requires a strong technical background in overhead transmission line design.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States.
  • Minimum 8 years of direct Overhead Transmission Line Engineering design experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of NESC, RUS, ASCE and other industry design specifications related to transmission line design.
  • Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower and familiarity with foundation design software.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Interface directly with utility and developer clients to understand their standards and design guidelines.
  • Provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction as an independent technical advisor.
  • Mentor team members and support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts.
  • Perform project scoping, prepare task orders, and conduct design reviews of work by others.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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