Transmission Engineer
Company: Strata Solar Development LLC
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary: The Transmission
Engineer will work on the interconnection team supporting
high-voltage project design, engineering, and execution of projects
from conception to completion. The Transmission Engineer will lead
the transmission line and high-voltage substation design strategy
for new projects at the conception of project development. This
engineer will work with the broader development team supporting
line routing, substation plans, and providing general engineering
support through the lifecycle of new and existing battery and solar
projects. The Transmission Engineer will play a major role in
project execution as a liaison between the utility, project
engineering firms, construction teams, and internal Strata teams,
ensuring project success. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Transmission Line and Substation Design • Lead the transmission
line and high-voltage substation design process for projects at the
conceptual planning phase, through engineering design, and to
construction completion. • Develop engineering solutions,
transmission scopes of work for external consultants, transmission
design drawings, processes for high-voltage design, and
transmission specifications for connecting new battery and solar
projects to existing utility substations or greenfield substations
via transmission line taps. • Prepare project transmission
schedules, design drawings, and reports that document the
transmission line and substation design process in alignment with
Strata’s overall project management processes. • Collaborate with
cross-functional teams on transmission and high voltage design
plans which integrate innovative solutions and technologies into
the process ensuring complete alignment with development,
procurement, and construction. • Prepare and/or support regulatory
filings and testimony as required for new transmission projects.
Project Execution Support • Work as a technical liaison for
interconnection and transmission design details with the
interconnecting utilities and EPC teams constructing projects. •
Lead overall interconnection/transmission schedule development
including Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA) milestones
schedules and their execution. • Aid in the development of
comprehensive project execution plans, identifying potential
transmission risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful
project execution. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: •
Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering
from an ABET-accredited program. • 5 years of transmission design
experience, title will be commensurate with level of experience. •
Knowledge of standard civil, structural, and/or electrical
engineering techniques, principles, and procedures. • Professional
Engineer (PE) license preferred or EIT in pursuit of future PE. •
Experience with software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM
(Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, and PLS-CADD. • Demonstrated track record
of high-voltage projects that the engineer has successfully
designed and built. • Ability to work methodically and analytically
in a quantitative problem-solving environment • Strong attention to
detail, collaboration, facilitation, and problem-solving skills •
Demonstrated critical thinking skills • Proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite • Candidates must be legally authorized to work
permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations,
restrictions, or work sponsorship) Physical Requirements/Work
Environment: • Work is performed in an office environment and in
the field. • Travel will be required approximately 15% of the time
subject to on-site job needs. • Must be able to sit, stand, bend,
twist and lift up to 20 pounds
Keywords: Strata Solar Development LLC, Winston-Salem , Transmission Engineer, Engineering , Durham, North Carolina
