Principal Engineer - Delivery
About The Position
Provides comprehensive civil and structural engineering design services for substation and transmission facilities, ensuring that projects are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. The role develops civil and structural designs, supports permitting and construction, and provides technical leadership and project oversight. The company may fill the position at a lower level depending on candidate qualifications. The position supports substation site development and transmission line engineering, including sitework, grading, drainage, structures, foundations, route analysis, line design, materials, bid-document review, and construction packages. It also involves project scoping and alternatives evaluation, stakeholder coordination, cost and schedule estimates, standards development, compliance, and technical reporting. The role provides mentoring and peer review and may serve as a subject matter expert or expert witness. The position is based in a general office environment. Travel may be required for up to 25% of work hours, including travel to remote parts of Nevada to scope sites or alignments and support design and construction. Work may require walking over rugged terrain at high elevation. Applicants who will require immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not being considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
- 15 years of industry experience, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature.
- Must be a licensed Professional Engineer or able to obtain Nevada licensure within nine months of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge of utility settings, with specific civil, structural, and/or transmission engineering design experience.
- Civil experience with large 345 kV or 500 kV substation/switchyard site development or related design.
- Transmission line design experience, including overhead line design up to 345 kV or 500 kV and/or underground line design up to 230 kV.
- Knowledge of 345 kV and 500 kV extra-high-voltage design and construction, underground transmission design and construction, and 345 kV and 500 kV substation standard structural shape and tapered tubular design and construction.
- Analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Develop substation civil plans for sitework, including grading, off-site improvements, drainage facilities, fencing and block walls, and landscaping.
- Complete calculations and prepare designs for substation steel structures, foundations, and control enclosures.
- Perform transmission line engineering and route analysis and selection; complete line-design calculations, including structure loading, foundation design, and conductor sag.
- Specify materials, evaluate bid documents and technical submittals, and complete construction packages.
- Obtain necessary construction approvals and permits from the authority having jurisdiction.
- Develop economical, technically feasible, reliable transmission and substation civil/structural designs with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to transmission and substation civil projects.
- Provide mentoring, leadership, training, and direction to staff, and conduct technical design and project peer reviews.
- Independently scope, route, and site substation and transmission line projects and evaluate alternatives to identify best value.
- Coordinate and interact professionally with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
- Conduct studies and prepare and deliver written and oral reports to executive management and internal and external customers.
- Provide subject matter expertise to the department and act as an expert witness in legal proceedings when required.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and schedule input for company budgeting and cash-flow planning.
- Evaluate and benchmark standards and specifications, and recommend their creation or improvement.
- Understand and follow applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
