How to hire a transmission engineer

How to hire a transmission engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step transmission engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a transmission engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new transmission engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a transmission engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a transmission engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a transmission engineer that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of transmission engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Transmission Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Transmission Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$30-62
   Electrical Designer	An electrical designer designs and develops electrical circuit and system layouts for electric power distribution. The responsibilities of an electrical designer include assembling electrical panels and leading a team of document control personnel in-charged to identify and organize facility maintenance drawings... Show more	$22-42
   Electrical Engineer Internship	The electrical engineer internship offers tasks to undergraduate engineering students related to electrical systems analysis and branch circuiting, site investigations, lighting calculations, and design drawings by complementing theoretical knowledge with practical duties on the job to gain experience and increase marketability. Through the internship, the undergraduate engineering students may develop professional aptitude, strengthen their character, and may increase their confidence in their work as it prepares them for what to expect in their field.	$21-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • NESC
   • Autocad
   • PLS-CADD
   • Cost Estimates
   • Project Management
   • Scheme
   • Geotechnical
   • DS1
   • NEC
   • RF
   • Technical Support
   • IP
   • Fiber Optic
   • LOS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage multiple LINUX base base stations.
   • Manage the company's PBX phone system.
   • Create and manage IP address and DNS assignment tables.
   • Regulate power levels, azimuth and adjust antenna heights to achieve maximum coverage.
   • Manage Avaya Definity G3Si PBX and Audix Voicemail site administration to facilitate users.
   • Manage full life-cycle development and implementation of company's verification scheme for HSE critical equipment.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your transmission engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A transmission engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, transmission engineers' average salary in montana is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level transmission engineers 50% less than senior-level transmission engineers.
   • Certifications. A transmission engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a transmission engineer's salary.

   Average transmission engineer salary

   $91,215yearly

   $43.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level transmission engineer salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average transmission engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$123,053	$59
   2	Washington	$106,399	$51
   3	Texas	$101,951	$49
   4	Minnesota	$95,167	$46
   5	Oklahoma	$93,838	$45
   6	New York	$93,498	$45
   7	Florida	$92,701	$45
   8	Arizona	$91,888	$44
   9	Massachusetts	$91,636	$44
   10	Missouri	$88,744	$43
   11	Virginia	$86,961	$42
   12	Colorado	$86,178	$41
   13	Rhode Island	$85,681	$41
   14	Illinois	$83,968	$40
   15	Michigan	$82,898	$40
   16	Georgia	$82,755	$40
   17	Connecticut	$82,427	$40
   18	North Carolina	$82,267	$40
   19	Utah	$82,111	$39
   20	Kansas	$80,356	$39

   Average transmission engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Walt Disney Company	$117,960	$56.71	5
   2	NBCUniversal	$111,276	$53.50	1
   3	Dynegy	$108,342	$52.09
   4	Cal	$106,091	$51.01
   5	Tri-State G&T	$99,517	$47.84	2
   6	Southern California Edison	$99,313	$47.75	3
   7	Randstad North America, Inc.	$98,748	$47.48	2
   8	General Motors	$98,403	$47.31	59
   9	Enel Green Power	$97,339	$46.80
   10	GeoDigital	$96,852	$46.56
   11	Pacifi	$96,433	$46.36	11
   12	Ricardo Beverly Hills	$96,407	$46.35
   13	FCA US LLC	$96,146	$46.22	12
   14	BCP	$95,993	$46.15
   15	Pine Gate Renewables	$94,966	$45.66
   16	Amec Foster Wheeler	$94,966	$45.66
   17	Midcontinent Independent System Operator	$94,966	$45.66
   18	Computer And Engineering Services Inc	$94,966	$45.66
   19	Tech Resource Group	$94,962	$45.65
   20	Roush	$94,911	$45.63	2

4. Writing a transmission engineer job description

   A transmission engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a transmission engineer job description:

   Transmission engineer job description example

   Under the general direction of the Manager of Transmission Assets, works on complex assignments and acts as technical expert to department staff, and provides expertise in support of Transmission Asset activities. Ensures the ISO is in compliance with the Transmission Control Agreement (TCA) and is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards with respect to transmission facility (transmission lines and associated equipment) maintenance. Responsible for the administration of the Transmission Register, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the TR data is accurate. Supports the ISO planning process phase three competitive solicitation process.
   Your Work Would Consist Of:
   
   Oversees the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards. Conducts maintenance reviews of each PTO's transmission line maintenance records and facilities. Analyzes results from the annual maintenance reviews, standard maintenance reporting system, and availability measures to identify any positive or negative trending, and makes appropriate recommendations to the ISO and PTOs that will result in overall improvements to grid reliability.
   
   Provides the primary administrative functions for the Transmission Register (TR) for internal and external stakeholders.
   
   Provides transmission line expertise and joint oversight in implementing the CAISO Transmission Planning Process Phase III competitive solicitation process.
   
   Partners with and supports the Regional Transmission Engineering, Grid Operations, and others within the ISO to understand and resolve identified transmission facility related issues. Trains and mentors others concerning transmission facilities and their function. Resolves transmission facility maintenance related stakeholder issues.
   
   In partnership with the Manager of Transmission Assets, guides and sets goals to improve the functionality of the group and the overall department. Actively participates in staff meetings, and identifies improvements to department practices, policies and processes. Represents the ISO's interests in public and industry forums.
   
   Ensures that Transmission Assets remains in compliance with FERC, NERC and other regulatory requirements relating to transmission maintenance. Responsible for Transmission Assets transmission facility compliance reporting requirements.
   
   Leads the Transmission Maintenance Coordination Committee (TMCC) in the absence of the Director of Grid Assets.
   
   The position requires travel within the ISO's footprint 5 to 7 times a year to inspect substation and high voltage equipment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right transmission engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with transmission engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit transmission engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your transmission engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit transmission engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit transmission engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new transmission engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the transmission engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new transmission engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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