# Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines (CT)

> LaBella Associates · Orange, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-29

**Salary:** USD 100,000–120,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Program Management

## Description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Client's office in Orange, CT. This position will have a hybrid schedule.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services. 

**Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000**

**The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.**

**Responsibilities**

**Conductor Selection**

-   Structure recommendations
-   Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
-   Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
-   LiDAR and aerial photo data
-   Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
-   Detailed estimate and probability modeling
-   Other studies as required to complete the projects
-   Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
-   Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards
-   Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:

-   Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
-   Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
-   Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

## Requirements

-   2-5 years of engineering experience in the functional area
-   Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
-   PE requested

## Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

-   Flexible Work Schedule
-   Health/Dental Insurance
-   401k Plan with Employer Match
-   Short & Long Term Disability
-   Profit Sharing
-   Paid Time Off
-   Leadership Development Program
-   Fitness Reimbursement
-   Tuition Reimbursement
-   Referral Bonus Program
-   Wellness Program
-   Team Building Events
-   Community Service Events

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