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About the Role
EPE is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Transmission Line Design to lead and grow our transmission line engineering practice. This is a senior leadership position responsible for building a high-performing design team, establishing technical excellence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality transmission line projects for our utility and energy clients.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, develop, and retain top transmission line design talent; build a scalable team structure to support organizational growth
- Mentor and coach engineers and designers at all levels, fostering technical growth and career development
- Establish performance standards, workload management processes, and staffing plans aligned with project pipeline and business objectives
- Cultivate a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service
- Partner with HR and leadership on hiring strategy, succession planning, and organizational development
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission line design, including structural design, line routing, and construction support
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, managing engineering teams, design departments, or multidisciplinary project teams
- Demonstrated track record of building and scaling engineering teams in a consulting, utility, or EPC environment
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Must be located in the United States
- Willingness to travel 15% of the time
Skills
- Deep expertise in transmission structure design (steel, wood, concrete, and lattice structures) across voltage classes
- Strong command of NESC, ASCE 74/10, OSHA, IEEE, and relevant state/regional design codes and standards
- Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of foundation design, geotechnical considerations, and structural loading analysis
- Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements as they relate to transmission design scope
- Familiarity with emerging transmission technologies and grid modernization initiatives
- Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent in a competitive market
- Strong people-management skills, including performance management, conflict resolution, and team development
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for clients, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing departmental budgets, resource allocation, and utilization targets
- Business development acumen, including proposal support and client relationship management
- Demonstrated commitment to quality culture and continuous improvement
Location
- Texas, US
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (or related field) required; advanced degree a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
- Flexible work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position
About the Company
- EPE has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges.
- As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.
- Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
Equal Opportunity
- EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.