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Senior Transmission Line Engineer

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Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV. Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S. In addition Welty provides professional construction management services, specializing in Lean Construction for clients in a variety of healthcare, commercial, education, and hospitality markets nationwide. Some of the most prestigious community projects including Goodyear Tire & Rubber Companys Global Headquarters & Pro Football Hall of Fame.


At Welty, we live our terminal values of Openness, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Customer Centricity (OPTIC). We bring a creative energy to our projects where every individual is an essential part of the team. The work we do is collaborative, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and opportunity for growth and improvement. With our cutting edge approach, we expand the boundaries of the way things have always been done in favor of innovation, and exceeding our clients expectations. Welty does much more than construct and build great projects and buildings, we build relationships with our clients, employees and the communities they serve.


  • Role:

As a Senior Transmission Line Engineer, you will lead projects utilizing a team of transmission line engineers and designers to provide design services for our utility clients.

  • Responsibilities:
  • Lead transmission line projects with a team of engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Perform analysis/modeling of wood, steel, and concrete structures.
  • Prepare construction specifications as required per project.
  • Prepare material specifications.
  • Oversee the development of construction drawings as required per project.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews on PLS-CADD models and design packages.
  • Perform site visits when necessary.
  • Provide mentoring to junior team members.
  • Assist with the preparation of proposals.
  • Interface with clients engineering groups and project management teams to provide regular and timely updates.
  • Provide technical assistance to the Welty Project Management Team as requested.
  • Expectations:
  • Adhere to Welty Core Values, OPTIC (Openness, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Centricity).
  • Share knowledge and train incoming Transmission Line Engineers.
  • Establish trust and healthy rapport with client and contract engineer firms.
  • Collaborate with Management Team to foster a productive and encouraging environment.
  • Ability to travel to office meetings and project locations (10-20% as an average)
  • Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering at an ABET accredited university
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Transmission Line Engineer
  • PE License and NCEES Registration strongly

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the fast growing Energy sector, working for a premier organization where there is an incredible opportunity for career growth, this is the position for you!

Welty offers competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates can send their resumes in confidence along with contact information to careers@thinkwelty.com.

Welty Building Company Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Akron, OH
Full time

Published on 12/08/2024

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