Associate Engineer, Transmission Lines

About the role

As an Associate Engineer, you will provide entry-level engineering/technical expertise on electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) overhead utility systems. This position prepares guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering related studies
• Learn and understand design criteria
• Build design models using the PLS software suite
• Develop and analyze foundation designs (e.g. FAD, FD6, APile, LPile)
• Evaluate and provide commentary on design alternatives
• Run reports in PLS-CADD (e.g. Structure Checks, Stringing Charts, etc.)
• Compose work packages, release letters and more
• Produce accurate estimates of man-hours required and completion dates for tasks
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• ELI/EIT certification (preferred)
• 1+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (preferred)
• Experience using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines (preferred)
• Experience with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI
• Understanding of basic practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches
• Ability to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at all times
• Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied, and deadline-driven work environment
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation skills)

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Skills

• Basic knowledge of design codes and standards
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD for transmission line design
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses