Engineer III – Transmission Line

The openings are remote positions but they have to be located in the following States;

SC, GA, VA, NC, MD, NJ, FL, KY, WV, NY, SC, MA, NH

JOB TITLE : Engineer III Transmission Line

SUMMARY :

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission

engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality

engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex

engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy

interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to lead

discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project

schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost

estimating.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Engineering / technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of

problems.

• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and

performance.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record (Preferred)
• 5+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or

consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.

Technical competency in all aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and

layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware,

poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading); understanding of foundation design, grounding, lightning and

shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.

Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of

Transmission Lines.

Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction

specifications, are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.

• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI and IEEE.
• Working knowledge and experience to perform :

o PLSCADD Line design, PLSPOLE structure design and MFAD Foundation design.

o Total installed cost estimating and specifications and Contract documents.

Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers / drafters

Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction

contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients

Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during

construction

Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish

projects in an efficient manner

• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts
• Support design needs of permitting activities
• Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.
12 days ago