Lead Engineer, Transmission Lines
About The Position
As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems. This role will require you to be hands-on and manage, prepare, review and/or provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination and construction support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
- 10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)
- Extensive experience using PLS-CADD (required)
- Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI
- Extensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
- Deep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
- Adept self-starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied and deadline-driven work environment
- Strong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projects
- Strong ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industry
- Effective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters
- Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision
- Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work
- Motivate, coach and mentor team members
- Manage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time delivery
- Review and approve engineering design submittals
- Develop lasting relationships with clients
- Estimate projects and develop proposals
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
