Senior Transmission Line Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on solving complex electric transmission challenges. The role involves designing high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for major national utilities. You will apply industry standards to manage voltage conversion, infrastructure replacement, and capacity projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Design HV/EHV overhead and underground transmission systems
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare construction/bidding documents
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
- Provide leadership and supervision to project staff
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
- 4+ years utility transmission design experience
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD and FAD tools
- Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC standards
- Project management and leadership skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems.
- Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical systems.
- Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
- Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil 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 process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
- Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
- Leadership experience and supervising others.
- Program Expertise: PLS-CADD, POLELPILE or FAD Tools, Microsoft Office.
- Preferred Experience: EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License; PLS TOWER, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise, Mathcad, Autodesk AutoCAD.