Groundline are all about keeping the lights on...literally! We're the team working hard on innovative solutions that make energy networks stronger, safer and smarter. What does that mean though? Look up! See those overhead power lines delivering the electricity infrastructure that keeps our daily lives ticking by? We play a critical role in keeping them all up there, safely and sustainably. Plus, there’s all the technology beneath your feet that our underground cabling team has played a critical role in developing. Our Engineers and CAD team work with the latest technology to deliver engineering solutions to clients across the globe.
We have a rock-solid reputation for being great to work with. We build long-term relationships with, and make things as easy as possible for, our customers.
The Role
We're seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to provide technical leadership on overhead line design projects, leading on time, right-first-time delivery and technical excellence across the organization. This role combines strong engineering expertise with technical review and mentorship responsibilities. You'll help guide design outputs, develop the capability of less experienced engineers, and contribute to Groundline's technical standards and reputation with utility clients.
Groundline is also open to considering Principal-level candidates who bring broader technical leadership, industry experience, and client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and review overhead transmission line engineering design in line with client, industry, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
- Prepare and review design analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and other technical deliverables using tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and foundation design software.
- Apply sound engineering judgment across electrical clearances, structural analysis, foundations, geotechnical interfaces, routing, constructability, maintenance, and temporary works.
- Identify and manage technical, quality, safety, constructability, schedule, and budget risks, raising issues and solutions with project and technical leads.
- Coordinate with project teams, clients, and other disciplines to support effective delivery, scopes, estimates, schedules, proposals, and technical content.
- Provide technical guidance, review, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and designers, including professional engineering oversight where appropriately licensed and assigned.
- Contribute to technical standards, quality processes, lessons learned, continuous improvement, and Groundline’s culture of technical excellence, safety, accountability, and practical client-focused delivery.
Qualifications, Experience & Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Electrical, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experienced in conceptual through to detailed design of transmission lines.
- Significant experience designing high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER and preferably relevant foundation design and analysis software such as LPILE, MFAD, or equivalent tools.
- Experience leading technical work, performing design reviews, and mentoring engineers and designer.
- Strong understanding of design risk, project forecasting, scheduling, and delivery.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of engineering project risk and reward.
- Strong written, verbal, client, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Experience preparing engineering scopes, estimates, proposals, or quotations.
- 8-10 years of experience in high-voltage overhead transmission line engineering and design (preferred)
- Prior experience in a senior or principal-level transmission line design role, preferably within a consulting environment.
- Experience supporting proposal development, RFP responses, and technical estimation for tenders.
- Established network of utility clients or industry contacts, with a track record of client-driven repeat business.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States.
Staff Benefits
- 4 weeks of PTO
- 40 hours sick leave
- Healthcare plan
- 401k
- Laptop
- Phone/Internet allowance
This opportunity is remote based in the US with up to 20% travel which varies by season and project load. We have a presence in in the UK, Australia and the NZ. You’ll join a team of experienced power engineers delivering high-value, high-impact solutions to utilities. You’ll help shape how the industry approaches legacy infrastructure and be part of a growing firm with a reputation for technical depth and practical results.
We place a strong emphasis on training and development, starting from day one with our onboarding program. This is followed by continuous learning opportunities.
We understand the value of a diverse workforce too. It's the wide range of employee backgrounds and personalities that make us such an innovative team. We all have different experiences to draw upon and bring ideas to the table, that's one of the many things that makes us special.
If this sounds like you, please click apply now!
Applications close: Sunday, 13 September 2026.
If you would like to know more about the role, please email Amber McNair, Senior People & Culture Advisor at [email protected] for more information.
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- If offered the position, when would you be available to start?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- How many years of experience do you have in high-voltage overhead transmission line engineering and design?
- Do you currently hold a Professional Engineer (PE) licence in any U.S. state? If yes, which state(s) are you licensed in?
Work Location: Remote
