Engineer 2 Transmission Line

SUMMARY:

Provide transmission line design engineering technical support and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe cost-effective and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to eventually lead discipline work for projects perform engineering duties and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.

ESSENTIALDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

Under minimum supervision in the area of power transmission and substations the incumbent will provide:

COMPLEXITYOFWORK:

Complex; established procedures not available. Major decision making.

RELATIONSHIPOUTSIDEWORKGROUP:

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:Toperformthisjobsuccessfullyanindividualmustbeableto performeachessential dutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledgeskilland/orability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunctions.

REGULARATTENDANCEisrequired.

EDUCATIONand/orEXPERIENCE

RequiredA Bachelorsdegreefroma four-yearcollegeorUniversityin Engineering.

Engineering Degree awarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABET.

Experience

1-3Year(s) Experience as an Engineer with the electrical industry in the field of power delivery.

CERTIFICATIONSLICENSESREGISTRATIONS:

Prefer EIT working towards Professional Engineering (PE) license

ON-THE-JOBTRAINING:

As needed for the job and employee development.

LANGUAGESKILLS:

A. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals operational procedures etc.

B. Ability to write simple correspondence.

C. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or the business community

MATHEMATICALSKILLS:

A. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.

B. Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.

C. Ability to compute rate ratios and percent and to draw and interpret spreadsheets

REASONINGABILITY:

A. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

B. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHERSKILLSANDABILITIES:

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues evaluating alternatives making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Ability to work alone or with limited supervision.

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural designs.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.

• 2 years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee contractor or consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.

• Technical competency or familiar with general aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware poles permits survey clearances loading) ; understanding of foundation design grounding lightning and shielding protection sag and tension limits; etc.

• Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmission Lines.

• Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings bill of materials conduit lists construction specifications etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.

• Working knowledge of NESC ASCE ACI and IEEE.

• Working knowledge and experience to perform:

  • PLSCADD Line design

  • PLSPOLE structure design.

  • MFAD Foundation design.

  • Total installed cost estimating

  • Specifications and Contract documents.

• Mentor designers/drafters.

• Collaborate communicate and liaise effectively with other design disciplines colleagues construction contractors consultants materials suppliers and clients

• Visit sites advise on transmission line engineering issues and modify design to solve issues during construction

• Provide general project management capabilities to accomplish projects in an efficient manner

• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts

• Support design needs of permitting activities

• Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe metbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

1. Howmuchonthejobtimeis spentinthefollowingphysicalactivities

• Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)

• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)

• Use Hands to Feel Handle or finger tools or controls 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

• Climb or balance None

• Stoop Kneel Crouch or crawl None

• Reach with Hands and Arms None

• Taste or Smell None

1. DoesthisjobrequirethatweightbeliftedorforcetobeexertedIf sohowmuchandhowoften

• Up to 10 Pounds Up to 1/3

• Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3

• Up to 50 Pounds None

• Up to 100 Pounds None

• More than 100 Pounds None

1. Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements

Peripheralvisions(abilitytoobserveanareathatcanbeseenupanddownortotheleftandright whileeyesarefixedona givenpoint)

WORKENVIRONMENT:Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose anemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations maybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

• Wethumid conditions(non- weather) None

• Work near moving mechanical parts None

• Work in high precarious places None

• Fumes or airborne particles None

• Toxic or caustic chemicals None

• Outdoor weather conditions Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Extreme cold (non-weather) Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Extreme Heat (non-weather) Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Risk of electrical shock Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Work with explosives None

• Risk of radiation None

• Vibration None

Whileperformingthisjobthenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentis:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and or computer printer light traffic)

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company