Senior Transmission Engineer Overhead Transmission

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior Transmission Engineer plays a lead role in designing complex transmission line projects overseeing technical execution and guiding engineering staff. This position serves as a subject-matter expert in transmission line design and sets best practices for major projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transmission line design from concept through final engineering ensuring all project requirementssuch as EFM conductor sizing induction impedance losses and voltage-drop criteriaare met.
Develop specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment; prepare RFQs analyze bids and make purchasing recommendations.
Direct economic conductor selection efforts and lead grounding and lightning performance studies.
Perform or oversee electrical clearance calculations in accordance with NESC and other relevant codes; guide the interpretation and application of NERC FERC and regional standards.
Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate closely with suppliers clients and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Support development of project schedules scopes budgets staffing plans and construction strategies including management of change orders.
Apply advanced knowledge of transmission engineering concepts codes and industry practices.
Provide innovative non-standard design solutions for complex challenges.
Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data generated in various CAD platforms ensuring all required corrections are completed.
Oversee construction-phase engineering tasks including field coordination issue resolution calculations inspections and transmission system testing.
Lead field inspections installations measurements and calculations for both public- and private-sector clients.
Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients or industry publications.
Build and maintain strong client contractor and customer relationships while identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
Participate in business development activities including key pursuit identification marketing support and client-facing presentations.
Lead the creation of cost proposals and qualification packages ensuring financial performance expectations are met.
Present and manage project budgets estimates and performance updates.
Provide leadership and mentorship within the transmission engineering team; guide and support less-experienced engineers.
Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and promote effective communication with all engineering disciplines.
Maintain compliance with organizational and site-specific safety policies.
Perform additional duties as required.
Comply with all company standards and policies.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline plus 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred); or
Bachelors degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam and 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred); or
Masters degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods; strong familiarity with transmission design codes and relevant software (e.g. AutoCAD MicroStation Revit/BIM Civil 3D PLS-CADD PLS RISA-3D MathCAD and related analysis tools).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience leading discipline design on large projects and delegating tasks effectively within a team environment.
Strong analytical thinking attention to detail organizational skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications.
Ability to travel as needed.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Lead transmission line design from concept through final engineering ensuring all project requirementssuch as EFM conductor sizing induction impedance losses and voltage-drop criteriaare met.
Develop specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment; prepare RFQs analyze bids and make purchasing recommendations.
Direct economic conductor selection efforts and lead grounding and lightning performance studies.
Perform or oversee electrical clearance calculations in accordance with NESC and other relevant codes; guide the interpretation and application of NERC FERC and regional standards.
Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate closely with suppliers clients and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Support development of project schedules scopes budgets staffing plans and construction strategies including management of change orders.
Apply advanced knowledge of transmission engineering concepts codes and industry practices.
Provide innovative non-standard design solutions for complex challenges.
Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data generated in various CAD platforms ensuring all required corrections are completed.
Oversee construction-phase engineering tasks including field coordination issue resolution calculations inspections and transmission system testing.
Lead field inspections installations measurements and calculations for both public- and private-sector clients.
Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients or industry publications.
Build and maintain strong client contractor and customer relationships while identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
Participate in business development activities including key pursuit identification marketing support and client-facing presentations.
Lead the creation of cost proposals and qualification packages ensuring financial performance expectations are met.
Present and manage project budgets estimates and performance updates.
Provide leadership and mentorship within the transmission engineering team; guide and support less-experienced engineers.
Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and promote effective communication with all engineering disciplines.
Maintain compliance with organizational and site-specific safety policies.
Perform additional duties as required.
Comply with all company standards and policies.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline plus 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred); or
Bachelors degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam and 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred); or
Masters degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods; strong familiarity with transmission design codes and relevant software (e.g. AutoCAD MicroStation Revit/BIM Civil 3D PLS-CADD PLS RISA-3D MathCAD and related analysis tools).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience leading discipline design on large projects and delegating tasks effectively within a team environment.
Strong analytical thinking attention to detail organizational skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications.
Ability to travel as needed.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.