Responsibilities :
- Perform analysis and calculations necessary to successfully develop T&D line projects.
- Verifying and reviewing right of way requirements.
- Evaluate and develop design drawings depicting conductor sag / tensions, line plan & profile views, bill of materials, structure elevation drawings & details, and associated construction documents.
- Complete detailed calculations and develop reports and estimates.
- Use industry standard design tools including the PLS-CADD software suite (including PLS-POLE) and Osmose O-Calc Pro.
- Routinely interfacing with other MKEC engineering disciplines in the company to successfully design projects with a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Develop design criteria and material specifications appropriate for the designs, integrating client supplied standards and requirements.
- Develop T&D line construction design packages from project start to finish, utilizing their strengths and knowledge to work with others in the company including electrical, structural, civil, mechanical, and survey.
- Development of conceptual / feasibility studies, cost estimating, development of design drawings, site routing, physical design, clearances, material specifications, bill of materials, bid documents, etc.
- Perform QA / QC on other’s work as required, reviewing for completeness and accuracy.
- Manage multiple projects within prescribed time-frames.
- Interactions with vendors and Clients to specify transmission line components.
Requirements :
- Electrical, Mechanical and / or Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Possess a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the electric power industry.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas preferred.
- Knowledgeable in the modeling, analysis, and design of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) lines & structures, 345kV and below.
- Solid understanding of applicable codes & standards including the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Standards and other applicable industry standards (e.
g. IEEE, ANSI, CSA, IEC, ASCE, etc.).
- Familiarity with other related software tools such as LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, ETAP, Milsoft WindMil, SKM Power Tools, etc. is a plus.
- Skilled in the design of wood, laminated and steel structures.
- Adept at using AutoCAD.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and tasks while working in a team environment.
- Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings may be required.
MKEC offers a competitive compensation package in addition to the following benefits :
- Group Health Plan
- Dental Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Disability Insurance Short & Long-Term
- Life Insurance / AD&D
- Flex Spending Account
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Profit Sharing Pension
- YMCA Reduced Membership
- YMCA Wellness Coach
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