Electrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy

Southfield, MI

Full Time

Posted October 8, 2026

$100k - $145k

Application opens on company website

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 9, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Atwell’s Power & Energy group delivers utility-scale overhead and underground transmission, substation, and renewable interconnections nationwide.

6–10 years of transmission line engineering in a consulting or owner’s-engineer setting, covering both overhead and underground (utility client experience is a strong plus).
Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering (or related). PE preferred; EIT required if not licensed.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER for OHTL; familiarity with UGTL analysis and typical tools/workflows for ampacity/thermal rating, cable pulling, and duct-bank design (e.g., CYMCAP or equivalent a plus).
Demonstrated application of NESC and ASCE methods for OHTL; working knowledge of UG cable systems (XLPE/HV cables, bonding/grounding, joints/terminations, vault/manhole design, HDD/trench details).
Strong writing and client-facing communication; ability to lead technical meetings, defend design decisions, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination.
Underground transmission specialties (thermal backfill characterization, sheath loss mitigation, link box layouts).
Experience with line-terminal design inside substations, bus work, and equipment connections.
Familiarity with environmental/permitting/ROW constraints and constructability reviews for both OH and UG.
Pay Range - $100,000 - $145,000 base + Bonus.