Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Job Summary
The Senior Transmission Line Engineer will design high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground electrical systems. The role involves performing engineering analyses, preparing bidding documents, and managing project specifications for major utilities. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver capacity and infrastructure replacement projects.
Responsibilities
- Design HV and EHV transmission line systems
- Prepare bidding, construction, and procurement documents
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Lead and supervise engineering team members
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
- 4+ years of utility transmission design experience
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD and POLE software
- Strong knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI codes
Job Details
### Position Responsibilities
- Serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for HV and EHV overhead and underground systems.
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in engineering and design.
- Execute voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.
- Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
- Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
- Provide leadership and supervision for junior team members.
### Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
- Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
- Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements, construction specifications, material procurement processes, and project schedules.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
- Must have leadership experience and supervising others.
- Program Expertise: PLS-CADD and POLE, Microsoft Office.
### Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Program Experience: PLS TOWER, Bentley ProjectWise, Mathcad, Autodesk AutoCAD, LPILE or FAD Tools.
- Experience in Construction Management and Support, and EPC project experience.