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 transmission systems. The role involves performing engineering analyses, preparing bidding and construction documents, and ensuring compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and project management personnel on complex infrastructure and capacity projects.
Responsibilities
- Design HV/EHV overhead and underground transmission lines
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare construction/bidding documents
- Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards
- Manage project scopes, budgets, and proposals
- Coordinate with internal teams and external clients
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 4+ years experience in utility transmission design
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD, POLELPILE, and FAD
- Strong knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes
- Proven leadership and communication skills
Job Details
Job 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 the engineering and design of electrical systems.
- Work on voltage conversion, new capacity, 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience with construction specifications, material procurement processes, 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 ability to supervise others.
- Program Expertise: PLS-CADD, POLELPILE, FAD Tools, Microsoft Office.
- Preferred: EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Preferred Program Experience: PLS TOWER, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProjectWise, Mathcad, Autodesk AutoCAD.
Additional Details:
- Work in client office is a possibility and periodic travel may be required.