Transmission Line Engineer

Job Title
Senior Transmission Line Engineer

About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to apply and expand knowledge of transmission line engineering including conductors hardware insulation structures foundations and underlying electrical principles.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Designing overhead transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Performing cost analyses developing design criteria and routing and siting transmission lines.
• Conducting conductor selection studies shielding grounding and induction studies.
• Working with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Directing a small project team of engineers/designers.

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Work with a diverse client base and coordinate with multiple project teams.
• Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
• Assist in developing proposals and cost estimates for new projects.

Work Authorization

• Sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. is not available for this position.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an ABETaccredited program or CEAB (or another equivalent recognized accreditation).
• Proficiency with PLSCADD software and the ability to review and develop transmission line models.
• 7 years of experience on transmission line projects including:
  • Transmission line design incorporating applicable codes and standards.
  • Cost estimate development and schedule creation/coordination.
  • Preparation of specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
  • Liaison with construction and installation teams.
• Ability to verify and review rightofway requirements conductor sags and tensions plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques tools and principles involved in producing technical plans drawings and models.
• Experience in preparing engineering calculations and supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes and standards such as NESC IEC CSA IEEE ANSI IBC ASCE 7 AISC and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within one year.
• Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with project scheduling.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following tools: PLSTOWER SAG10 LPILE MFAD ArcGIS CDEGS AutoCAD MicroStation.

Benefits Overview

This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package focused on health financial security and worklife balance which may include:

• Insurance plan
• Paid time off for vacation personal/sick time holidays parental leave and bereavement.
• Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow.