Transmission Line Engineer (PE)

Actalent Services, LLC connects passion with purpose, supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering services provide the expertise customers need to achieve more. This position is within the Transmission Line Engineering Department.

About the role

The successful engineer will complete projects supporting a large utility customer with minimal direction, working alongside in-house and client engineers as well as graphics technicians. The Lead Engineer will oversee a small department of Transmission Line Engineers and coordinate training for lower-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities related to Transmission Line Engineering, including engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, 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 and assist in ensuring work activities are performed safely, in accordance with plans, established schedules, AEP policies, rules, standards, and external regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors.
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, train and mentor other engineers, and develop measurable work area goals and objectives.
• Function as an engineering project lead for transmission projects.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities within the work group, team, department, or external entities to complete transmission projects.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Identify and initiate corrective action when transmission line 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 that include scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering projects.
• Occasional travel for site visits is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET).
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience.
• A PE License is required.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits for this role 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 the employee and dependents).
• Short- 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 Atlanta, GA.