Job Description

Transmission Line Engineer

Department: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cleveland, OH

Compensation: $80,000 - $150,000 / year

Essential Duties

• Design transmission line routes, configurations, and structures to meet client specifications and regulatory standards for systems 25kV and above
• Perform structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, and clearance checks using industry-standard tools to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant designs
• Develop detailed design packages, including drawings and specifications for bidding, permitting, and construction
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams—ROW, environmental, and project management—to successfully deliver transmission projects
• Conduct site visits to evaluate terrain, identify constraints, and recommend practical design solutions
• Support project planning by assisting with estimates, schedules, and procurement strategies
• Provide construction-phase support, addressing design changes and ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines
• Maintain current knowledge of client standards, industry codes, and best practices
• Engage with clients through regular meetings, providing updates and technical insight

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• 5-15+ years of experience in the design and analysis of transmission lines (25kV and above)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred
• Commitment to staying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices through ongoing learning
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and sound independent judgment
• Solid understanding of electrical and structural engineering principles related to high-voltage systems
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes such as NESC, IEEE, and ASCE
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in design software including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, FAD Tools, and AutoCAD
• Ability to manage assigned work independently with appropriate guidance

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location