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.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
• Aid in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Aid in modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.
• Aid 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.
• Apply basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
• Aid in research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Aid in compiling studies and reports.
• Aid in correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
• Aid in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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