Associate Overheard Transmission Line Engineer
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
Associate Overheard Transmission Line Engineer
Date: Jun 28, 2026
Location: Burlington, MA, US | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Bloomington, MN, US | Rancho Cordova, CA, US | Los Angeles, CA, US | Chicago, IL, US | Walnut Creek, CA, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
About the Position
As an Associate Structural - Transmission Line Engineer, you will have the opportunity to support global transmission projects performing design engineering and analysis of transmission line work. You will support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including trending technologies like HVDC and 765kV. You will collect and assimilate data for engineering work, perform research, and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards. You will develop recommendations for equipment and materials, understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements. You may assist with providing guidance to engineering team members, maintain positive client relations, and assist with business development activities.
Responsibilities
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Engineering Standards:
- Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
- Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
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Quality / Continuous Improvement:
- Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
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Engineering Production:
- Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables.
- Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
- Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
- Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
- Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
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Project Coordination:
- Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership.
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Client Focus:
- Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain a basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
- May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
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Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
- Shares current knowledge of the latest technology and processes.
Requirements
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with utility-scale projects.
- Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, LPile, MFAD, Sag10, or Ultralite.
- Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.
- Solid experience using EXCEL or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates.
- Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
- Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- 401k match and benefits that start day one
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program
About the Company
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Compensation Transparency
In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
- State of Colorado: $91,047-152,053
- State of Massachusetts: $99,324-165,876
- State of Illinois: $91,047-152,053
- State of California: $91,047-179,699
- State of Minnesota: $86,909-145,142
Salary Plan: ENG: Engineering
Job Grade: 015
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