Transmission Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Bismarck, Sioux Falls)

About the role

The Staff Transmission Designer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The role involves working with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Aids in modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.
• Assists in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams, and foundation drawings.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Aids in compiling studies and reports.
• Aids in correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Aids in client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
• Aids in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience
• Associate Degree and 8 years related experience
• 9 years progressive detailing and design experience
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail