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PLS Transmission Engineer
Category: Engineer
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Reference: BH-387777
PLS Transmission Line Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC (100% On-Site)
Schedule: 9/80 with 30-Day Work-from-Home Policy
Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Approximate Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000
Yoh is hiring on behalf of a leading EPC firm for a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join their growing Transmission & Distribution practice in the Southeast. This role is ideal for engineers with consulting backgrounds and strong expertise in overhead transmission line design. Core Engineering Responsibilities
- Execute advanced overhead transmission line design using PLS-CADD, including routing, structure analysis, sag-tension, swing angle, and wire blowout studies
- Generate structure spotting, clearance reports, and damper recommendations
- Select wire types and prepare detailed specifications for construction, hardware, and materials
- Design structures and hardware; oversee field installations
- Produce construction drawings and cost estimates
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Lead quality reviews and serve as technical lead on projects
- Opportunity to grow into a client-facing leadership role managing engineering teams
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- 4+ years of transmission design experience (utility experience credited at 70%)
- Proficient in PLS-CADD; PLS-POLE and other Power Line Systems tools preferred
- EIT or PE license strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Estimated Min Rate: $90000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $110000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Posted on 08-18-2025
PLS Transmission Engineer
Engineer
Direct Hire