Senior Underground Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of 2.4kV to 345kV complex transmission line projects.
• Provide technical oversight and expertise for project technical design.
• Lead technical design staff in project execution.
• 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.
• Communicate interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
• Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; coordinate with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning.
• Manage change orders effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Quality review production drawings and project-related data.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, and calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Maintain effective client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
• Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Avoid non-compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years 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 Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years 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 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.

Pay

Compensation: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 Yearly

Benefits

The extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page.