Staff Transmission Engineer (Southwest Region)

About the role

The Staff Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The position involves working with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify transmission components for project needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare transmission equipment: specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
• Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Write specifications and prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of various facilities.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong 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.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong 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.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time