Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. This senior Lead Technical position requires direct interface with clients and the Arcadis power delivery team, managing project management, project engineering, proposal management, and business development. The role involves day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and Arcadis policies. The incumbent will collaborate with other Power Delivery departments (Substation Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology, System Planning and Studies) and other Arcadis business divisions. The position focuses on coordinating the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands-on Transmission (HVAC/HVDC) engineering, detail design, and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. Collaboration with other renewable energy teams (wind, solar, green H2, etc.) is also expected. This role contributes to improving quality of life through sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV.
Able to execute and delivery transmission line package under minimal supervision.
Proficient with PLS-CADD software.
Ability to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.

Nice To Haves

PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER software proficiency
PE license
Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Support, develop, and deliver HV and EHV transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV.
Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents.
Identify, evaluate, and support work with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management.
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects.
Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support project and client services and plan.
Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.