Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Summary of Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

 What you’ll do  

• Drivestandards excellence. Lead the creation and revision oftransmission linedesign standards, template drawings, specifications, guides, and technical aids; gather input, build consensus, and communicate updates that elevate consistency and clarity. 

• Bea supporting resource. Providetimely support forengineering,construction, and maintenance teams;support problem solving and convert findings into actionable recommendations. 

• Advance our asset performance. Evaluate vendors and factory qualifications, partner with Asset Management and Supply Chain, and supportdevelopment ofpilots that introducenew technologies andprovidelongterm value. 

• Champion continuous improvement.Identify process enhancements across engineering, procurement, and construction to boost quality, efficiency, and consistency. 

• Lead with stewardship and accountability.Take pride in the assets assigned to you by activelyguiding standards, performance, condition assessment, risk management, and lifecycle strategies that support long-term system reliability 

 What you’ll bring  

• Education:Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered. 

• Licensure: Wisconsin and/or MichiganPE notrequired, but preferred. 

• Experience:5+ years of experience in transmission line engineering, design, standards development, asset management, or related utility engineering functions. Field, maintenance, or construction support experience is a plus. 

• Technical depth: Foundational knowledge in one or more areas of transmission line engineering, including foundations, transmission line structures, conductor systems, insulators, line hardware, grounding, clearances, or constructability and maintainability.Candidates are not expected topossessexpertise in every discipline; however,demonstrated strength across multiple technical areas and the ability to grow into subject matter expert responsibilities supporting critical Transmission Line Services functions is highly valued. 

• Standards savvy:Familiarity with applicable industry standards and utility practices (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NERC, ASCE, and RUS guidance). 

• Consultant and vendor coordination: Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective solutions. 

• Professional strengths: Clear, structured communicator; collaborative team player; analytical, decisive, and fieldaware; follows through on commitments and keeps stakeholders informed. 

Why ATC

• Purpose-Driven Work: Every project you support helps deliver safe, reliable electricity across the region and enables the energy future.

• A Safety-First Culture: Safety is our highest priority. We invest in our employees, contractors, and work practices so everyone returns home safely.

• Meaningful Impact: You'll play a key role in delivering critical transmission infrastructure that supports communities, businesses, and the economy.

• Professional Growth: Work with experienced industry professionals, gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, and continue building your expertise in the utility industry.

• Variety and Challenge: No two projects are exactly alike. You'll work across transmission lines, substations, customer projects, system improvements, and emerging grid modernization initiatives.

Join Us

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $119,500 to $139,400 annually.*  Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and muchmore. 

*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

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ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together.  We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. 

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