Transmission Line Engineer (PE)

Actalent connects passion with purpose, supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. This position is within the Transmission Line Engineering Department, focusing on projects for a large utility customer.

About the role

The successful candidate will lead engineering and design activities for transmission line projects, oversee a small team of engineers, and provide training and mentorship. The role involves coordination with in-house and client engineers, graphics technicians, and external entities to ensure project completion.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design transmission line projects, including route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project/construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings, design drawings, engineering specifications, material and construction specifications, project schedules, and bills of material.
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates.
• Design new transmission line facilities with voltages ranging between 69 kV and 765 kV.
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.
• Attend contractor bid and construction meetings, ensuring work activities align with plans, schedules, safety standards, AEP policies, and external regulations.
• Coordinate with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors.
• Lead transmission projects, facilitating and coordinating work activities within the team, department, or external entities.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Identify and initiate corrective actions when project objectives are not being met.
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects.
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards.
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements for complex engineering projects.
• Occasional travel for site visits may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) may count toward years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Phoenix, AZ.