Transmission Line Engineer
Quick facts
- Pay
- $100,000–$150,000 annually
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Industry
- Engineering — 264 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Position: Transmission Line Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000–$150,000 annually
Work type: Onsite
Location: Reno, NV
Visa support available via H1B visa transfer only
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting utility and power infrastructure projects throughout the high desert and mountain regions of the Southwestern U.S. This position will be responsible for the design, analysis, and oversight of transmission line projects ranging from 34kV and above. The engineer will work closely with clients, potentially in an embedded capacity, while collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to support the safe and efficient delivery of transmission infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze transmission line systems, including structures, conductors, and foundations.
- Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to verify compliance with design standards and applicable safety requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers, contractors, engineers, and clients throughout project execution.
- Utilize transmission line modeling and analysis software to support engineering design and system performance.
- Stay current with applicable industry standards, engineering practices, and transmission line design requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of engineering experience related to transmission line projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- EIT certification or the ability to obtain it.
- Experience utilizing transmission line design and analysis software such as PLS-CADD and/or PLS-POLE.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of electrical and structural engineering principles as they relate to transmission line design.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a base salary of $100,000–$150,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on company guidelines.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement supporting continued education and professional development
- Paid time off for eligible full-time employees
- Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization coverage
- HSA/FSA medical accounts and dependent-care FSA options
- Transportation and parking accounts, along with flexible work schedules where applicable
The organization also provides opportunities for professional growth and career development within a collaborative engineering environment supporting power and utility infrastructure projects.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Sigil Partners in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Engineer” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- STEM OPT extension (F-1 students)
Requires an E-Verify employer. We didn't find this company in the E-Verify list — ask HR.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level II (qualified)Civil Engineers · Reno, NV. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $77,730 | ~15% |
| Level II | $96,762 | ~31% |
| Level III | $115,794 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $134,826 | ~61% |
This job pays $100,000–$150,000 a year — that's Level II (qualified). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level II registration gets 2 entries; estimated selection chance about 31%.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.