Senior Transmission line Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission design of projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV+ from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Oversee/Perform calculations, modeling, and analysis, including:
  • Conductor and shield wire selection;
  • Structure loading and analysis;
  • Stringing, sag-tension, and clearance studies.
• Prepare transmission equipment specifications and data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Develop skillsets in modeling transmission lines in the PLS suite, preparing route alignments, preparing plan and profiles, detailed knowledge of hardware assemblies and conductors, structure detail drawings and BOMs.
• Experience developing assembly, framing, loading and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel, FRP, and lattice transmission structures.
• Experience in related electrical studies, such as EMF, fault current, grounding, lightning, induction, impedance, losses and voltage drop design for transmission line design.
• Act as a liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and exercising project management skills.
• Experience with geotechnical data interpretation for foundation design and embedment calculations for a variety of transmission structures types and geotechnical requirements.
• Ability to communicate with survey and GIS personnel, interpret survey data, and incorporate it into PLS-CADD models.
• Ensure designs meet industry codes (ACSE, NESC, AISC, and IEEE) and client specific standards.
• Experience with ROW analysis, permitting processes and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or a related Engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in the design of overhead and underground high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design & analysis, and development of construction bid package.
• Proficiency: in using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, L-Pile, NFAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience: in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA, SAP2000).
• Familiarity: with substation design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Skills: Strong understanding of industry standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, NESC, and IEEE. Knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design, and geotechnical principles. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.