Transmission Line Principal Engineer - Remote Eligible

Transmission Line Subject Matter Expert

Exciting opportunity for technical Transmission Line Engineers to support a major utility as an Owner's Representative with the chance to work remotely with up to 25% travel for site visits and to HQ!

The TLine SME position is a remote technical position covering all aspects of transmission line design and construction. The applicant will be actively engaged in team meetings and projects where communication and a team-oriented mindset are critical. Less experienced team members look to the TLine SME team for technical guidance and leadership. The applicant must be able to assert accurate responses within project timeframes.

The TLine SME team consists of multiple disciplines, the applicant must be comfortable engaging other TLine SME expertise as needed to provide the best responses to the Project Engineers. Applicants must have one area of expertise and be capable and enthusiastic to learn areas outside their expertise.

Remote Work Expectations

To be successful working remotely, applicants will need an aggressive mindset. The independence of remote work can isolate passive personalities. The successful applicant will be required to have a dedicated workspace free from distractions. The TLine SME working hours are typically 9-5 EST Monday through Friday regardless of the applicant's time zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide A+ technical support to the Project Engineering teams while maintaining the schedule & budget of assigned projects.
• Use in depth Transmission line knowledge, teamwork, and engineering judgement to respond to project RFIs.
• Developing, interpreting, & implementing Transmission line standards.
• Lead and Mentor Project Engineers to better understand technical requirements.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering with a deep knowledge of at least one Transmission discipline.
• Minimum of 8yrs technically supporting a variety of transmission line projects at 230kV or above.
• Excellent communication skills! Able to convey complex ideas both written and verbally.
• Aggressive and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn new things and work outside of your comfort zone.
• Assertive leadership qualities proven through project work.
• Successful experience working with diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to make informed independent decisions which are not regularly subject to technical review.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer certification.
• Field experience.
• Experience developing standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.