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Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Lombard, Illinois, United States

Location
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Not stated
Level
Senior
Function
Engineering
Pay
$100K – $175K a year
Posted
22 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $175K a year, is about the median of $170K for senior engineering jobs in Lombard (middle half $150K – $175K, 10 jobs that state pay).

31 engineering jobs open in Lombard: 0% remote, 2 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Conduct feasibility studies, route selection, and site assessments for new transmission line projects
  • Utilize GIS information to aid in design
  • Develop detailed engineering specifications, drawings, and calculations for transmission line components
  • Perform structural analysis using advanced software tools to ensure design integrity and reliability
  • Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical skills and professional development

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Masters degree and further education is preferred
  • PE and/or PMP certification highly preferred
  • 15+ years of transmission line design experience
  • experience using PLS-CADD
  • Previous experience leading a team highly preferred
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Source

Posted by Valdes Architecture & Engineering on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:08 UTC; the original is the reference.

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