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Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Knoxville, TN · HybridFull-time$145–222K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$145–222K/yr
Location
Knoxville, TNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 will manage execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects, coordinating internal and external departments throughout the project lifecycle. The role includes project planning, resource management, team leadership, client relationships, performance oversight, risk and change control, and reporting. It offers a hybrid arrangement from the future Knoxville office, with three days in the office and two remote.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementTeam ManagementClient LiaisonMultitaskingPriority ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationEngineering DesignConstructionStartupEmerging TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceAutomationProgramming

Qualifications

BS in ABET-Accredited Engineering or Management/Business Degree10+ Years Electric Utility Experience7+ Years Utility Transmission Project ManagementPMP Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Responsibilities

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.

  • Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management.

  • Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.

  • Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members.

  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders.

  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.

  • Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.

  • Identify and control construction risk.

  • Recognize, identify, track and control change.

  • Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.

  • Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.

  • Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.

  • 10 or more years of experience in the electric utility industry (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)

  • 7 or more years of experience specifically in Project Management of Utility Transmission projects.

  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.

  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Engineering design experience is a plus.

  • PMP Certification is a plus.

  • Construction and start-up experience a plus.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Life & Accident Insurance

  • Disability Coverage

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Back-Up Daycare

  • FSA & HSA

  • 401(k)

  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account

  • Merit Scholarship Program

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program

  • Tuition Assistance

  • First Professional Licensure Bonus

  • Employee Referral Bonus

  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Bereavement Leave

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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CityKnoxville

StateTN

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestTransmission Line Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-28472

Business GroupGrid Group

DepartmentTransmission Line Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 15,426 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$145–222K/yr
  • Tennessee median$98–160K/yr158 salary ranges
  • US median$102–168K/yr9,767 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $184K, is 42% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($129K) — in the top quarter of Project Management salary ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 298 open Project Management jobs in Tennessee and 15,426 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,259 postings).
Education
6,237 of the 15,426 open Project Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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