Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Columbus, OH

4d • $118,023 - $180,313 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Transmission Line Engineer designs transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range and provides technical leadership to less experienced design team members. The role coordinates design activities to ensure installations and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. It also prepares clear, concise technical reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats, and independently reviews calculations, drawings, and transmission line models prepared by others, including models based in PLS-CADD. The role follows Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. The compensation range is $118,023–$180,313; eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10 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.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

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.

What This Job Offers

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