Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Boston, Wallingford, Portland)

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 overhead high voltage transmission line projects. The role 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

• Work with project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of overhead high voltage transmission line projects.
• Adapt transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
• Perform and lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Develop load trees, develop design criteria, perform sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high & extra high voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC, GO 95 or other applicable codes and resources.
• Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards.
• Possess strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
• May develop into a leadership role where this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients.
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Proficient knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Working level knowledge and proficiency in utilizing Design software and tools including but not limited to Bentley Power Line system based programs (i.e., PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, PLS-LITE), SAG 10, L-PILE, or AUTO CAD.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NESC, GO95 ASCE 74, ASCE 48-11, or ASCE 10-97.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability/experience performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications is a plus.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Pay

$100,000.00 - $210,000.00 yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time