Engineer 3- Transmission Line

Pike Corporation•Mount Laurel, NJ

About The Position

The Engineer 3 - Transmission Line provides transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team to deliver safe, cost-effective, 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 lead discipline work, perform responsible-charge engineering duties, manage project schedules and budgets, and support proposal development and project cost estimating. Under minimum supervision in power transmission and substations, the engineer identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems; plans, organizes, estimates, schedules, and monitors work; and prepares accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. The role includes creating and understanding transmission line drawing packages, interacting with customers’ internal engineers and technical personnel, maintaining customer relationships, monitoring deliverables and schedules, and presenting solutions to clients. The engineer may also oversee and mentor junior staff, coordinate project work, support permitting, and visit sites to advise on engineering issues and modify designs during construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university; the engineering degree must be from an ABET-accredited institution.
5–7 years of experience as an engineer in the electrical industry in 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 deal with individuals from varied 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

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer with an NCEES record.
5+ 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.
Technical competency in transmission line utility design, including structure arrangement and layout; line components and their applications; permits, 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 complete, high-quality design packages—including drawings, bills of materials, conduit lists, and construction specifications—on time and within budget.
Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, and IEEE.
Working knowledge and experience with PLSCADD line design, PLSPOLE structure design, and MFAD foundation design.
Experience with total installed cost estimating, specifications, and contract documents.
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 timely and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
Create and understand transmission line drawing packages.
Lead discipline work on projects and perform responsible-charge engineering duties.
Manage project schedules and budgets and support proposal development and project cost estimating.
Interact with customers’ internal engineers and technical personnel and maintain professional customer relationships.
Monitor deliverables and schedules and present solutions to clients.
Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers and drafters.
Collaborate and coordinate with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify designs to resolve issues during construction.
Coordinate staff, assign tasks, and help accomplish projects efficiently.
Assist the Project Manager with preparing and reviewing proposals and contracts.
Support design needs for permitting activities.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet organizational needs.