Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

About the role

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Responsibilities

• Apply and expand your knowledge of transmission line engineering including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles to design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses, develop design criteria, route and site transmission lines.
• Select conductors, perform shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.
• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Interact with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
• Occasionally travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Qualifications

• A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software, capable of reviewing transmission line models.
• 7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments that have included transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and 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.

Skills

• Have a current PE license or the ability to obtain 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.
• AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools, set expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we offer award-winning benefits including:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off.
• Back-up daycare, FSA & HSA, 401(k), pre-tax commuter account, merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, tuition assistance, first professional licensure bonus, employee referral bonus, paid annual personal/sick time (PST), paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, flexible work arrangements.
• Compensation range: $100,019 - $152,807.
• Transparency statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations.
• Awards & Recognition: Equal opportunity employer.