Engineering Supervisor - Transmission Line
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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.
- Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
- Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
- Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
- Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
- Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
- Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!
Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:
LUZCO is seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Lead to oversee a high-performing design team and drive technical excellence across diverse utility projects. This role combines hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape processes, mentor engineers, and contribute to business development. Ideal candidates will bring deep transmission design expertise, strong PLS-CADD skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead the Transmission Line Design Team, supporting growth through strategic hiring and mentorship.
- Prepare project proposals and assist in securing new work through client engagement and business development.
- Review and refine internal processes and procedures to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
- Deliver complete transmission line designs while guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
- Collaborate with electrical utilities to upgrade sub-transmission lines using fiber optic technology.
- Develop overhead transmission line designs with advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD.
- Conduct field surveys (in and out of state), assess structure integrity, ensure compliance with NESC and client clearance standards, and prepare construction and record documentation.
- Travel up to 15% for field work and site visits.
- Support additional responsibilities as needed, including temporary coverage of other roles.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in transmission design and a comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle.
- Operate independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
- 5+ years of experience designing overhead and underground power lines, including PLS-CADD.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Civil or Structural).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Valid driver’s license for multi-state travel.
- Proficiency in Excel and ability to lead engineering meetings and client interactions.
Join our team. We're all familia here.