Principal Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line

Qualus•Fort Worth, TX

11d•$150,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus as a Principal Overhead Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects for high voltage applications.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil or related field) from an ABET-accredited school
15+ years of experience in overhead transmission line design
PE license required
Great computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MFAD or similar
Extensive knowledge with industry codes and standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, RUS, IEC, and IEEE
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and developing effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with high attention to detail.
Dedication to fostering learning and professional growth through mentorship, training and leading the next generation of engineers
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Must possess valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in transmission line design, construction practices, and emerging industry technologies.
Provide technical guidance and quality assurance reviews for engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
Act as Engineer of Record when required and provide final technical approval for engineering deliverables.
Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
Perform structural analysis and design and foundation designs.
Prepare and review technical specifications and drawings.
Conduct engineering analysis and simulations for transmission line design.
Mentor and train lower-level engineers and team members.
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and transmission line models.
Provide support to the project team during construction and installation.
Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to ensure project goals are met.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Perform field work as required to support design, construction, and commissioning activities.
Interface with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
Participate in project meetings and provide technical support as required.
Review vendor submittments.