Location
Denver, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/12/2026
Compensation
$138,400 - $240,000 per year
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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