Engineer 4 - Transmission Line

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Engineering that is accredited by ABET.
• Experience: 8-10 Years Experience as an Engineer within the electrical industry in the field of power delivery.
• Required Certifications/Licenses: Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Desired Skills: Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record, 8+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge of High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.
• Technical Competency: Technical competency in all 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 grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.
• Knowledge: Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents. Knowledgeable of and ability to 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, IEC, CSA, ANSI, IBC, AISC and IEEE. Working knowledge and experience to perform: PLSCADD Line design PLSPOLE structure design. PLS TOWER structure design. Proficiency with MS Office applications. Total installed cost estimating Specifications and Contract documents.
• Collaboration: Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
• Site Visits: Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction.
• Project Management: Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner with adherence to project schedule.
• Proposal Support: Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts.
• Permitting Activities: Support design needs of permitting activities.
• Field/Construction Environment: Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.