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[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/4D60211C67CE4925B042D4D5F2329244/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Jacobs Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) / Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer ## Job description The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations In North America and is looking for a Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer in its Energy & Power Group to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. As a Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer, you will be working closely with our regional and global Transmission & Distribution (T&D) delivery teams to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. You will play a crucial role in directly interfacing with utility/developer clients, development of design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield projects, and developer interconnection facilities. Prior experience in the design of utility transmission and distribution systems will be highly regarded. In addition, with evolving needs during energy transition, Jacobs is often called upon as program managers to deliver the major programs and overhauls of the T&D networks. You will provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction while acting as an independent technical advisor representing owner's interests. The successful candidate shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical knowledge in Overhead transmission line design. You will be in a client interfacing position and will be responsible for understanding the client standards and design guidelines, provide feedback on the application and be able to develop design deliverables fully and independently as required for the projects on-time and within the budget. As a Senior Overhead Transmission Line Engineer within the group, you will also mentor team members across north America and globally with Jacobs Global Integrated Delivery (GID). You will be working with a cross functional team to both support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts and the committed high-quality delivery of those services to the client. Involvement with professional societies such as ASCE, ACI, IEEE, PES and similar including interest in participating in industry conferences, seminars, trade shows, and networking events to promote company services and stay updated on industry innovations and advancements is a plus. #epjobs #naepjobs #LI-CC1 This position will be opened for at least 3 days. naepjobs #remote - Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline (Completion of master’s degree will account for 1 year of professional experience) - Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed. - Minimum 8 years of direct Overhead Transmission Line Engineering design experience with a utility or consulting organization - Advanced knowledge of NESC, RUS, ASCE and other industry design specifications related to transmission line design. - Prior experience in development of detailed engineering deliverables including bill of materials, design criteria documents, stringing charts, structure drawings and assemblies etc.…. - Prior experience in development and review of Steel pole vendor specifications and Steel pole fabrication drawings. - Demonstrated ability to perform QA/QC of design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications. - Experience and proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower etc.…. - Familiarity with foundation design software like MFAD, LPile etc.…. - Prior experience as an owner’s representative is a plus. - Ability to perform project scoping, prepare task orders, design review of work by others, owner's compliance verifications. - Ability to perform field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects and providing engineering support for clients through the construction. - Experience with Microsoft suite applications and Auto CAD is preferred. - Provide guidance and mentor new hire engineers. - Strong communication and technical writing skills - Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Apr 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 27, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: 221 days - Location: Portland, OR[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/4D60211C67CE4925B042D4D5F2329244/) ## Hiring at Jacobs Solutions - Open jobs: 8,420 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 20, 2026 [All Jacobs Solutions jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Jacobs Solutions ### [Airfield Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/2098526399946407de23/) Portland, OR ### [Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer-Semiconductor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/849ffecec8c35640664e/) Portland, OR ### [Conveyance Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/2dc378bea44f6921b371/) Portland, OR ### [Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/5ab22a1be374cbbcce68/) Portland, OR ### [Electrical Engineering Intern- Semiconductor - Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/bb43ded7f1616eb1bf80/) Portland, OR ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Transmission Line Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aes/jobs/0c1b40003c758be8f2ca/) AES · US, Indianapolis, IN ### [Transmission Overhead Senior Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pinnacle-west/jobs/bbb25979257afad2fb9b/) Pinnacle West · Phoenix, AZ, US ### [Overhead Distribution Foreman (Transmission Underbuild)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/quanta-services/jobs/2abc0ad5a595907d9c83/) Quanta Services · Midland, TX, US ### [Transmission Line Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mastec/jobs/088d17adc6626a1e0bae/) MasTec · United States ### [Project Engineer, Electric Transmission Line](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pge/jobs/f874248bdc7ff628921f/) PG&E · Oakland, CA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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