Engineer II or III - Transmission Line

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package requirements.
• Develop the design basis philosophy and other aspects of the design including line routing, structure selection & design, plan & profile drawings, foundation design, hardware & conductor selection, equipment & construction specifications, and all associated calculations on transmission design projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions with support from other Engineers.
• Perform data analysis and routine engineering tasks, calculations and studies to develop preliminary and detailed designs for completion of large and small projects.
• Perform lead technical designer tasks on a few large design projects annually across 69 kV and above scopes.
• Review equipment vendor drawings and test reports on equipment from manufacturers.
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.
• Verify that construction is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC.
• Perform routine engineering work requiring applications of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out engineering tasks.
• Aid in the development and evaluation of the technical requirements for fabrication and construction tender packages.
• Aid in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Afford assistance in resolving unanticipated site conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering program.
• Understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: MFAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
• Working knowledge of the T&D industry.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Working knowledge of ASCE Substation Structure Design Guide and NESC code requirements and transmission & structure design is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Engineer II Qualifications

• 2+ years of design experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE software.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or achievement preferred and ability to get PE license in the future.

Engineer III Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE software.
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification (preferred).