• Overhead Transmission Engineer III

    System One (Syracuse, NY)


    Job Title: Overhead Transmission Engineer

    About the Role

    We are seeking a motivated Overhead Transmission Engineer to support the design and development of overhead transmission systems for power delivery projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and complex projects—ranging from new infrastructure builds to system upgrades—while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient solutions for clients.

     

    As an Overhead Transmission Engineer, you will play a critical role in project execution, from early design concepts through technical analysis, implementation, and field assignments. You’ll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to advancing energy infrastructure across multiple applications, including renewable integration, AC/DC conversion, and smart grid technologies.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead and support the design, analysis, and development of overhead transmission line projects.

    + Provide technical expertise to address design challenges, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

    + Monitor project progress, performance, and budgets while minimizing delays through proactive problem-solving.

    + Prepare engineering documents, calculations, and drawings, while ensuring QA/QC procedures are followed.

    + Conduct field work as required to support design verification and construction.

    + Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

    + Stay current with industry trends and best practices in power transmission and infrastructure design.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (required).

    + Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (required).

    + Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).

    + Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in transmission line or utility projects.

    + Strong proficiency with PLS-Suite and Microsoft Office.

    + Familiarity with engineering and modeling software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BlueBeam, FAD, or LPile (preferred).

    + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.

    + Team-oriented mindset with a desire to collaborate and support senior engineers.

    + Active participation in professional engineering societies (preferred).

     

    Salary Range: $82,000 – $92,500 (commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications).

     

    Why This Role?

     

    This position offers the chance to contribute to impactful energy infrastructure projects while advancing your technical expertise. You’ll join a collaborative team environment where innovation, professional growth, and engineering excellence are encouraged.

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    Ref: #275-Eng Kansas City

     

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.