Line Design Engineer SR 4P/915

4P Consulting•Forest Park, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Line Design Engineer will support high-priority, technically complex high-voltage transmission line projects for Southern Company Services, including projects involving 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV systems. The role provides engineering expertise, design oversight, project coordination, and quality assurance for transmission line project execution. The engineer applies engineering principles, design criteria, and software to transmission line planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The position develops design options, technical specifications, construction packages, material estimates, and project deliverables; reviews PLS-CADD models and contractor-produced engineering work; and ensures compliance with NESC requirements, Southern Company standards, engineering practices, and applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and corporate requirements. The role also provides technical support to Project Managers and construction, maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. It coordinates engineering activities, schedules, and deliverables; identifies and resolves technical challenges; oversees outsourced design work; and supports construction operations and emergency restoration activities involving failed transmission equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution; a Professional Engineer (PE) license may satisfy the stated degree/license requirement.
10 or more years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in high-voltage transmission line design.
Significant transmission line design experience and demonstrated experience designing or supporting transmission line projects.
Thorough understanding of transmission line design practices and engineering workflows.
Hands-on proficiency with PLS-CADD and transmission line design software.
Knowledge of NESC standards and utility transmission engineering requirements.
Experience preparing engineering calculations, material estimates, construction specifications, and design packages.
Experience reviewing engineering designs and contractor deliverables.
Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving abilities.
Ability to make independent technical decisions using established engineering procedures.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Ability to build effective working relationships with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV transmission line projects.
Previous engineering experience with Southern Company or another electric utility.
Experience managing or scheduling large, complex engineering projects.
Experience managing outsourced engineering design activities.
Familiarity with transmission line construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration procedures.
Experience working on accelerated or high-visibility utility infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Design and support the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines.
Develop engineering design options, technical specifications, construction packages, material estimates, and supporting documentation.
Perform quality assurance reviews of PLS-CADD transmission line models and construction documentation.
Ensure engineering work complies with NESC requirements, Southern Company design standards, and applicable engineering practices.
Support the development and improvement of transmission line design standards and engineering criteria.
Provide technical support to Project Managers responsible for complex, high-priority transmission projects.
Coordinate engineering activities, project schedules, and technical deliverables.
Assist with project estimates, material quantities, design alternatives, and construction specifications.
Identify engineering challenges, recommend solutions, and support timely project execution.
Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, plant personnel, and external vendors.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to approved engineering contractors.
Review contractor designs, cost estimates, and construction packages for compliance, accuracy, completeness, safety, and constructability.
Provide engineering support to transmission construction and maintenance teams during daily operations.
Assist with emergency restoration activities involving failed transmission equipment.
Maintain compliance with corporate policies and environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.