Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to work in a dynamic team solving challenging problems in electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as an engineer on high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground design projects. This role requires applying industry standards to design, analyze, and manage infrastructure replacement and capacity projects.
Responsibilities
- Design HV/EHV overhead and underground transmission lines
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare construction/bidding documents
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Provide technical leadership and supervise project teams
- Interface with clients and multidisciplinary project stakeholders
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 5+ years of transmission design experience
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD and FAD/POLELPILE
- Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC standards
- Leadership and project management skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems.
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical systems, voltage conversion, new capacity, and infrastructure replacement projects.
- Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
- Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
- Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements.
- Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
- Leadership experience and experience supervising others.
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD, POLELPILE or FAD Tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Preferred: EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License, and experience with PLS TOWER, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise, Mathcad, and Autodesk AutoCAD.