Job Title: Transmission Line Project Manager - McAllen

Job Description

Are you a technically minded engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team as a Transmission Line Project Manager, where you'll combine your civil or mechanical engineering background with hands-on leadership of high-voltage transmission line projects (138kV, 345kV and potentially 765kV). In this role, you won't be doing the design work—but you'll guide the experts who do. You'll work closely with the Engineer of Record (EOR), Owner’s Engineer (OE), and key stakeholders to shape projects from concept to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious professionals who want to grow their technical decision-making skills, develop leadership capabilities, and gain exposure to the full lifecycle of complex utility projects. You'll collaborate with experienced teams across engineering, construction, environmental, and procurement while having the support to grow into senior leadership roles within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of transmission line projects, from project inception through siting/permitting, land acquisition, construction, energization and close-out.
• Develop Scopes of Works, schedules and budgets, and collaborate with team members to keep these updated on a regular basis.
• Oversee external design including the Engineer of Record (EOR) and Owner’s Engineer (OE).
• Coordinate resources across permitting, ROW, procurement, engineering, construction, environmental, and operations to align efforts and deliver project milestones.
• Coordinate and support decision-making by evaluating technical recommendations and identifying potential risks, tradeoffs, and constructability concerns.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders maintaining consistent communication and accountability.
• Monitor construction execution, providing support and direction based on the approved design and technical requirements.
• Participate in field reviews and issue resolution during construction to ensure alignment with intended design and performance objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in transmission line engineering or project execution for electric utilities or EPC firms.
• Demonstrated success in facilitating design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments.
• Relevant experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget for small-scale to medium-scale capital transmission projects or project lead engineering experience.
• Familiarity with key engineering tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and industry codes (NESC, ASCE).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Experience navigating cross-functional utility environments including legal, environmental, operations, and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory process for siting of transmission lines.
• Experience working with landowners and other stakeholders in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition.
• A valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 Apps (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from ABET accredited curriculum.
• 10+ years industry-specific experience.
• EIT/FE (Certificate of Engineer in Training or Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) Required.

Work Environment

Works in outdoor and office conditions. May be required to provide technical support for field technician related to maintenance and restoration activities. May supervise maintenance and construction projects. Hybrid work options available for most roles. Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ. Commitment to work/life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities. An exceptional employee experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Company Highlights:

• For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people.
• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Hybrid work options are available for most roles
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually, based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• On-site breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ
• Commitment to the following ideals:

o Work/Life Balance

o Ongoing professional development opportunities

o An exceptional employee experience

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McAllen,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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