Lead/Principal Transmission Line Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Orange, CA

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About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead/Principal Transmission Line Engineer to join its offices in Orange, Connecticut, or Binghamton, New York. The position supports the growth of the US Transmission and Distribution (T&D) market by helping secure projects and build and manage a team of T&D engineers within the Power Solutions business unit.

The engineer will design overhead transmission lines from 12 kV to 500 kV, from conceptual design through construction, and underground transmission lines from 12 kV to 230 kV. The role also includes feasibility and planning studies, cost estimating, preparing specifications and tender documents, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with clients and contractors, reviewing engineering work, engaging with permitting and regulatory bodies, and conducting construction field reviews. Project engineer or project manager duties may also be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, or eligibility to obtain a P.E. within one or two years.
• For Lead level: at least 5 years of transmission line design experience.
• For Principal level: at least 10 years of transmission line design experience.
• Technical expertise in T&D engineering.
• Ability to inform design decisions using experience with similar projects.
• Strong proficiency with the PLS software suite, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER.
• Ability to perform electromagnetic field (EMF) studies and line-loss analysis.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Transmission structure foundation design experience, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
• Experience with GIS software packages such as ArcGIS.
• Experience with transmission tower structural analysis.
• Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Source active requests for proposals and develop proposals to help secure T&D projects.
• Help build and manage a team of T&D engineers as revenue in the US T&D market grows.
• Design overhead transmission line projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, from conceptual design through construction.
• Design underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
• Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates covering engineering, materials, and construction.
• Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Interface with clients and contractors.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and review the work of engineers and technologists.
• Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Perform field reviews of work during construction.
• Take on project engineer and/or project manager responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Leave of absence options
• Flexible work options
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior