Project Engineer II - Transmission

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Houston, TX

2d • $120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

At SEL, devices embedded in the power grid help prevent blackouts, make outages safer and shorter, and add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. In Engineering Services, this role provides solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. The position focuses on transmission line engineering for greenfield and brownfield projects, including design development, technical leadership, quality review, cost estimating, field work, and construction support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 5 years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry.
• Proficiency in transmission line design, including plan and profile drawings; structure loading and analysis for wood, steel, and concrete poles or towers; sag-tension calculations and conductor clearance analysis; foundation design; route selection; and environmental considerations.
• Knowledge of permitting procedures, right-of-way, property lines, and easements.
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, AISC, ACI, ASTM, and RUS specifications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and train new team members.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and SAG10.
• Experience with structural analysis tools such as LPile, RISA 3D, or RISA Foundation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of power line design software related to Power Line Systems (PLS) tools.
• Experience with renewable energy integration and grid modernization projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects, including PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, design criteria, and wire selection.
• Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects.
• Perform quality assurance reviews and mentor less experienced engineers and designers.
• Estimate labor, material, and construction costs for transmission line projects.
• Conduct field inspections and route evaluations, and provide construction support.
• Create construction bid documents; review contracts, specifications, and bids; and provide recommendations.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level