Senior Transmission Engineer (Southeast Region)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex transmission line projects.
• Provide technical oversight and expertise for project technical aspects.
• Lead technical design staff and provide best practices for related projects.
• Prepare transmission equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
• Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources.
• Lead in the communication of NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
• Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; communicate with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Develop project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction plans.
• Manage change orders and ensure effective project management.
• Apply expert knowledge of transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, and calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, customers, and contractors.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve financial performance targets.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
• Report project performance and provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Afford adherence to QA/QC processes.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.