OE Transmission Line Engineers

GFT•Columbus, FL

6d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join its Power Business Group and serve as an Owner’s Engineer for a major utility client. The role leads and oversees transmission line project designs, leads discussions with clients and project teams, and reviews consultant submittals for constructability and compliance with client standards and procedures. The position may be hybrid in Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, St. Louis, Marlton, Roanoke, or Monroeville, or remote for the right candidate. Travel is generally not required. Core business hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The successful candidate will support transmission line design and project delivery, including reviews of design criteria, specifications, construction packages, project schedules, and applicable codes. The role also supports project planning through feasibility and routing studies and EMF calculations, oversees implementation and installation verification, and mentors less experienced engineers and technicians. GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees. The salary range is $100,000–$140,000, dependent on experience and geographic location. Benefits include wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a tax-deferred 401(k), PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement, professional development and training, support for participation in professional organizations, and incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 4 years of experience in transmission line design.
In-depth knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards related to transmission line design.
High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
Knowledge and understanding of FAD Tools.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting is strongly preferred.
Experience with RISA-3D and/or STAAD for structural analysis and design is preferred.
Functional understanding of AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, ASCE 10, and ASCE 48 is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in project team meetings with clients, other consultants, and contractors.
Review client submittals for constructability and compliance with client standards and procedures.
Review transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software.
Review design criteria documents and construction specifications.
Review construction packages, including structure loading drawings, structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
Review project schedules and ensure materials and long-lead items are ordered in time for construction.
Review specifications for compliance with NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
Coordinate feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
Oversee project implementation, including verification of foundations, structures, and equipment installation.
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians.