Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
About the role
This position offers the ability to apply and expand knowledge of transmission line engineering including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles to design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range. Responsibilities include cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines, conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The role involves working with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components, directing a small project team, mentoring less experienced staff, interacting with a diverse client base, occasional travel for site visits and client meetings, and developing proposals and cost estimates for new work. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office and two days remote. Depending on location, a generous relocation package is available.
Responsibilities
- Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission line projects
- Conduct routing and siting of transmission lines
- Execute conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies
- Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components
- Direct a small project team
- Mentor less experienced engineers and work with experienced engineers
- Interact with diverse clients and other project teams
- Perform occasional travel for site visits and client meetings
- Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to review transmission line models
- 7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments, including:
- Transmission line design incorporating code requirements
- Cost estimate development
- Schedule creation and coordination
- Preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction
- Liaising with construction and installation
- Knowledge to verify/review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
Valued but not required skills and experience
- Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year
- Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates
- Experience with scheduling
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
Technology & innovation
Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. The firm values candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
About Sargent & Lundy
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Benefits
Health & wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life