Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 designs transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range and helps guide the work of less experienced design team members. The role coordinates design activities to ensure installations and operations meet specifications, codes, and client requirements. It prepares technical reports and studies in a clear, concise manner that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats, and independently reviews others’ calculations, drawings, and transmission line models prepared in PLS-CADD. The position also requires adherence to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes. The position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires working in the office three days per week. The compensation range is $134,546–$205,557, and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. Sargent & Lundy states that it does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- 12 years of transmission design experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
- Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, determining design bases, selecting equipment and materials, and preparing and assembling 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.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
- Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
- Independently review 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
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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.
- Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
