Transmission engineering recruiting.
Large campuses often need new or upgraded high-voltage lines. We recruit the transmission engineers and project leaders who design and deliver them.
Why transmission recruiting needs a specialist.
- Utility transmission engineering and planning
- Transmission line design firms
- EPC and utility contractors
- ISO/RTO planning staff
Connecting hundreds of megawatts usually means new transmission lines, reconductoring or network upgrades: work done by utilities, transmission owners and the engineering firms that support them.
Transmission engineers, line designers and project managers are in demand across all of those organizations, and data center companies increasingly hire them directly.
We recruit transmission engineers, line design leads, transmission planners and project managers.
Role guides & salary estimates.
Transmission Engineer
A transmission engineer designs or oversees the high-voltage lines and upgrades that connect large loads like data centers to the grid.
$115K–$170K est. →Power Systems Engineer
A power systems engineer models and designs the electrical systems that serve a data center campus and connect it to the grid.
$120K–$180K est. →Substation Engineer
A substation engineer designs the high-voltage substations that step grid power down for data center campuses.
$120K–$175K est. →Interconnection Manager
An interconnection manager owns a data center project's path to the grid, from the first load request through studies, agreements and energization.
$150K–$210K est. →
Estimated U.S. base salary ranges. Not offers or guarantees: see the Salary Guide.
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Scope
We define the transmission role with you: reporting line, project stage, must-have experience and a realistic compensation range.
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Map
We map the market across utilities, developers, consultants and contractors, including people who aren't actively looking.
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Engage
We approach candidates confidentially, explain the opportunity in their language and screen for real technical depth.
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Shortlist
You receive a short, calibrated slate with written assessments, compensation expectations and timing.
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Close
We manage interviews, references, offer strategy and resignation so good candidates don't fall away at the end.
Transmission Recruiting, answered.
What does a transmission engineer do for data center projects?+
They design or oversee the high-voltage lines and upgrades that connect a campus to the grid, including routing, structures, conductors and coordination with the utility.
Do you recruit transmission planners?+
Yes. Planners who run reliability and interconnection studies are a frequent search, especially for developers and consultants.
Which software do you screen for?+
PLS-CADD for line design and PSS/E or PowerWorld for planning roles are common requirements.
Do you recruit for utilities directly?+
Yes. Utilities serving data center growth are among our clients.
- Utilities and transmission owners
- Engineering consultants
- EPC firms
- Data center developers
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