Associate Transmission Line Design Engineer
About The Position
The Transmission Line Design Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design requirements for new and existing transmission lines throughout the AES-Ohio system including: preparation of specifications, evaluations of proposals, design of physical line routing layouts and support systems, assisting in procuring R-O-W through private property, working with LIDAR data scans, and coordinating with construction management and field crews. The engineer will provide support for projects of various complexities and assist with project documentation procedures. Additionally, the engineer will be expected to respond to emergencies including long duration customer outages and storm service restoration. All levels of Engineers will be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering Required
- Fluently communicate technical knowledge with other Engineers
- Provide related information to non-technical coworkers
- Understand relevant terms and exchange information with other support areas including Project Management, System Operating, Plant Accounting, T&D Planning, Test Department, Sub Services and Major Account Reps
- Must be able to effectively present facts based on knowledge or research and champion assignments to conclusion
Responsibilities
- Perform specific assignments by learning and applying effective engineering, planning and organizational skills
- Perform engineering calculations of transmission line support systems
- Assist in the planning, design, and construction management of transmission line projects
- Assist more experienced engineers in root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures
- Work under supervision of experienced engineers, receiving guidance in the use of AES engineering and construction standards as well as utility industry nomenclature and guidelines
- Assist in maintaining transmission design standards and information systems
- Assist Storm Teams and System Operating to re-energize transmission lines, substation feeders and restore service to customers
- Complete assigned special projects including research, analysis and recommendations to Management
- Perform other work as assigned by Manager
- Work with suppliers to procure transmission line structures and equipment
- Work with T&D Planning to implement proposed transmission line improvements
- Consult with Contractors, Line Maintenance groups and other technical groups to provide field construction support
- Advise System Operating on new transmission system functions/capabilities
- Provide Purchasing with Vendor qualifications and recommended spend
- Assist Property Accounting with project close out and units of property classification on new transmission equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
