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Metric Geo

Transmission Engineer

Metric Geo, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Transmission Engineer – Transmission & Distribution (Atlanta or Charlotte)

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a

Transmission Engineer

to support its growing

Transmission & Distribution practice

in the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to

overhead transmission line design

(69kV–500kV). Utilize tools such as

PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower

for line routing, modeling, structure analysis, sag-tension, and clearance reports. Prepare

specifications for construction, hardware, and materials

, including structure and hardware design and field installation supervision. Develop

construction drawings and cost estimates

for high-voltage overhead transmission lines. Provide instruction and guidance to junior staff, with the potential to grow into a

leadership role

. Act as a key technical lead on projects and perform quality reviews.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program (required). EIT or Professional Engineer license strongly preferred. Minimum

3 years of experience

in the design and routing of high-voltage overhead transmission line facilities (Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year). Strong skills in PLS software and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills. Experience in

69kV–500kV transmission line design

preferred.