Engineer 2 - Transmission Line

Pike Corporation•Fort Mill, SC

About The Position

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team, delivering safe, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering and design services. The role provides technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, including renewable energy interconnections and grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to eventually lead discipline work on projects, perform engineering duties, manage project schedules and budgets, support proposal development, and prepare project cost estimates. The position works under minimum supervision in power transmission and substations and interacts regularly with customers’ internal engineers and technical personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university; the engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited institution.
1–3 years of experience as an engineer in the electrical industry in the power delivery field.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles and basic electrical engineering concepts as they affect civil-structural designs.
Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
Ability to work alone or with limited supervision and to work independently.
Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical documents, write simple correspondence, and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and solve practical problems where standardization is limited.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, perform calculations, and draw and interpret spreadsheets.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Regular attendance is required.
Physical requirements include sitting regularly; standing and walking occasionally; talking and hearing regularly; and using hands to handle or feel tools or controls frequently. The role may require lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and peripheral vision.
The role may involve occasional outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, and risk of electrical shock; the work environment has moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering.
At least two years of electrical utility transmission line design experience as an employee, contractor, or consultant, with working knowledge of high-voltage transmission line design at 69 kV and higher.
Familiarity with transmission line utility design, including structure arrangement and layout; line-component functions and applications; permits; survey; clearances; loading; foundations; grounding; lightning and shielding protection; and sag and tension limits.
Knowledge of preparing detailed bills of materials for transmission line construction.
Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, and IEEE.
Working knowledge and experience with PLSCADD line design, PLSPOLE structure design, and MFAD foundation design.
Experience preparing total installed cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience mentoring designers and drafters and collaborating with design disciplines, construction contractors, consultants, suppliers, and clients.
Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities.
Prepare thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
Understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
Interact with customers’ internal engineers and technical personnel, develop and maintain professional customer relationships, monitor deliverables and schedules, and present solutions to clients.
Eventually lead discipline work on projects and manage project schedules and budgets.
Support proposal development and project cost estimating.
Deliver complete transmission line design packages, including drawings, bills of materials, conduit lists, and construction specifications, within budget and on time.
Perform transmission line design work, including line, structure, and foundation design, and prepare total installed cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents.
Mentor designers and drafters and collaborate with other design disciplines, colleagues, contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify designs to resolve construction issues.
Assist the Project Manager with preparing and reviewing proposals and contracts, support permitting design needs, and provide general project management support.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Continuously improve job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.