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Staff Transmission Engineer (Multiple California Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

Walnut Creek, CAFull-time$120–180K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–180K/yr
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

FE Exam Completion

Job overview

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support its California Transmission & Distribution practice. The engineer will perform and oversee overhead transmission line design, prepare construction specifications, drawings, and cost estimates, and guide less experienced staff. The role may develop into a leadership position involving engineering teams and client interface. Consulting experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Overhead Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ModelingLine RoutingStructure AnalysisDesign Criteria DevelopmentSag-Tension CalculationsWire Blowout AnalysisSwing Angle AnalysisDamper RecommendationsStructure SpottingClearance ReportingWire SelectionConstruction SpecificationsStructure DesignHardware DesignHardware SelectionConstruction DrawingsCost EstimationTransmission Line DesignPower Line System ProgramsCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteAutoCADMicroStationBIMRevitCivil 3DPLSPLS-CADDRISA-3DMathCADDHydraulic Analysis ProgramsHydrologic Analysis ProgramsPavement Analysis ProgramsTransmission Analysis ProgramsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationQuantitative Problem SolvingCritical Thinking

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or RelatedBachelor's in Civil Engineering Technology or RelatedFE Exam CompletionMaster's in Civil Engineering3 Years Transmission Engineering Experience2 Years Transmission Engineering ExperienceEIT Certification

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee-ownership — a difference maker with tangible and intangible benefits. You'll create amazing for clients and for yourself. If you are passionate about the work you do and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you!

Our California region is looking for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The successful candidate will:

  • Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.

  • Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and materials for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.

  • Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high voltage overhead transmission lines.

  • Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required; consulting preferred.

  • Or Bachelor's degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

  • Or master's degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

  • Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.

  • Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

  • Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.

  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Compensation

$120,000.00-180,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-CA-San Diego

Other Locations US-CA-Brea, US-CA-Walnut Creek

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 265319

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

How this job compares

Set against the 10,330 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–180K/yr
  • California median$130–190K/yr1,057 salary ranges
  • US median$108–170K/yr6,651 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is 6% below the California median midpoint ($160K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,299 open Electrical Engineer jobs in California and 10,330 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,622 postings).
Education
6,872 of the 10,330 open Electrical Engineer jobs (67%) 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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