Engineer 2- Transmission Line

Pike•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

1d•$80,000 - $110,000

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. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, including renewable energy interconnections and grid modernization opportunities. The role is expected to eventually lead discipline work on projects, perform engineering duties, manage project schedules and budgets, support proposal development, and assist with project cost estimating. Under minimum supervision in power transmission and substations, the Engineer provides engineering and technical expertise; plans, organizes, estimates, schedules, and monitors work; and prepares accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. The role requires the ability to understand and create transmission line drawing packages, communicate effectively, represent the company professionally, and develop productive customer relationships. The employee interacts with customer engineers and technical personnel, monitors deliverables and schedules, and presents solutions to clients. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university.
Engineering degree from a college or university accredited by ABET.
1–3 years of experience as an engineer in the electrical industry, in the field of power delivery.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
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.
Ability to work with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts as they affect civil-structural designs.

Nice To Haves

EIT certification and working toward a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering.
2+ 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 above.
Familiarity with transmission line utility design, including structure arrangement and layout; line components; permits and survey; clearances and loading; foundation design; grounding; lightning and shielding protection; and sag and tension limits.
Knowledge of preparing a detailed bill of materials for transmission line construction.
Ability to deliver a complete design package—including drawings, bills of materials, conduit lists, and construction specifications—within budget and on schedule, with a high level of quality.
Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, and IEEE.
Working knowledge and experience with PLSCADD line design, PLSPOLE structure design, MFAD foundation design, total installed cost estimating, and specifications and contract documents.
Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.
General project management capabilities to complete projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to the engineering and design team.
Identify, analyze, and resolve engineering and technical problems, providing expertise and guidance.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities.
Prepare 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 and maintain professional customer relationships.
Monitor project deliverables and schedules and present solutions to clients.
Eventually lead discipline work on projects and manage project schedules and budgets.
Support proposal development, project cost estimating, and the preparation and review of proposals and contracts.
Mentor designers and drafters.
Collaborate with design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify designs to address issues during construction.
Support design needs for permitting activities.
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 or required to meet organizational needs.