Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

4d•$101,376 - $168,960•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Substation Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology and the System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors. The position consisting in the coordination of 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. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.

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 (good to have PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER)
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

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.