Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

We are currently looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Support bid solicitations and project development with knowledge of transmission line engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Employ a strong understanding of overhead and/or underground high voltage transmission line design including applicable industry codes, standard and guidelines.
• Hold a general understanding of substation design and transmission line construction practices.
• Use PLS-CADD to model transmission lines to support accurate project cost estimates.
• Evaluate engineering, procurement and construction factors that lead to low-cost solutions in a highly competitive environment.
• These factors include routing, conductor selection, structure and foundation types, environmental issues and construction means and methods.
• Develop the engineering, procurement and construction scope and technical requirements to incorporate into contracts.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manage bid processes, complete bid evaluations and make recommendations for award.
• Manage engineering, procurement and construction contracts.
• Perform review of contractor-provided submittals including specifications, designs, drawings, change notices, requests for information, etc.

Qualifications

• Have a BS in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering with 7 or more years of power industry experience.
• Overhead high voltage transmission line experience is required as well as proficiency with the Power Line Systems suite of programs.
• Underground high voltage transmission line experience is highly desired.
• Have working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Able to work effectively as a team member, both internally and with external consultants and contractors.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across teams, both in the office and in the field.
• Excel at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership and achieve goals by engaging in and advancing a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.
• Willing to travel to project sites as needed.
• Either hold or intend to pursue Professional Engineering license.
• Have high voltage overhead/underground transmission line and substation engineering experience.