Project Engineer - Transmission Line
About the role
The Transmission Line Project Engineer at QISG oversees projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout. They review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations or transmission lines, ensuring projects are on budget and schedule while delivering cost-effective solutions. This role involves reviewing projects for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards, including environmental and safety requirements. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with extensive experience in high voltage substation or transmission line projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
- Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations or transmission lines.
- Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while delivering cost-effective solutions.
- Review projects to verify compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
- Cook up coordination with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and the public, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation or transmission line projects.
- PE. license required.
- Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
- Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.
- Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and others.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.
- Able to travel as necessary, up to 10-20% of the time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation or transmission line projects.
- PE. license required.
Skills
- Technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
- Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
- Strong understanding of industry specific software packages.
- Experience supporting external customers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
Pay
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Not specified.