Transmission Line - Principal Engineer

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we're headed. 

We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! 

Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with more than 70 years of collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. 

At ANS, you’ll enjoy paid vacation, sick, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees. 

It is an exciting time to join ANS. We are seeking an experienced Substation Physical - Principal Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a
team-oriented environment. Under the direction of experienced engineers and in collaboration with a team, you will gain exposure to the Renewables industry in Solar and Battery Energy Storage projects and Utility Interconnections.

• Strategic Leadership: The successful candidate will provide strong leadership,
  overseeing team management, staffing, planning, training, and resource
  development to ensure the successful execution of projects. This leader will drive
  the delivery of substation projects ensuring they meet quality standards and client
  specific requirements. Additionally, this role will be responsible for establishing
  and communicate short- and long-term goals, with clear KPIs to guide performance
  and project success.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, across
  multiple departments (and geographies) to ensure project execution to support
  company goals and business objectives. Work closely with other departments driving
  driving excellence in the overall execution and client experience at ANS.
• Innovation: This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, staying open to new
  ideas, technologies, and ways of working. It requires a willingness to challenge the
  status quo, explore innovative solutions, and continuously seek improvements to
  drive progress and efficiency.

• Knowledge of technical applications and software required to review plan
  and profiles, sections, details, and sag and tension charts for construction
  drawing sets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industry
  standards, and codes with a passion for transmission line engineering
  design.
• Ability to develop, follow, interpret and apply internal, client, and industry
  procedures and standards to complex design situations and provide
  guidance to staff in implementation.
• Ability to develop, review and evaluate design alternatives based on
  experience, standards, and codes to solve constructability and design
  challenges and provide direction to staff.
• Ability to lead client interactions either from an office or field environment
  to answer technical and business questions, drive solutions, and mitigate
  negative impacts in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and an innate
  ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (technical and non-
  technical alike).
• Experience with and understanding of modeling software for poles and
  structures, sag and tension, transmission line routing and load modeling,
  grounding, lightning, and basic electrical calculations or modeling
  preferred. Intermediate PLS-CADD/POLE/TOWER, PSSE, CAD and PDF
  editor knowledge strongly preferred

Why Join ANS? 

• Work on high-impact projects that shape communities and the environment. 
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. 
• Gain hands-on field experience while developing technical and project management skills. 
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving. 
• Take advantage of career development opportunities, including continuing education and industry involvement.