Lead Transmission Line Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join our client's office in Atlanta, GA, Binghamton, NY or Orange, CT. Your role Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals. As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the AtkinsRéalis US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress). Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction. Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV. Conduct feasibility and planning studies. Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction. Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts. Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors. Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists. Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies. Perform field reviews of work during construction. Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
Minimum 5 years of transmission lines design experience.
Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.
Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
Help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers.
Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
Act as a mentor to junior engineers.
Interface with clients and contractors.
Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
Perform field reviews of work during construction.
Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.