Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

112d • $116,620 - $179,890 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 position at Sargent & Lundy involves designing transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range. The role includes mentoring and training less experienced design team members, coordinating design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, and preparing reports and studies that present technical information clearly. The engineer will perform independent reviews of work done by others, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office work three days per week.

Requirements

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10 or more years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience in preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, selection of equipment and materials, and preparation of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

• PE license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and meet client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree