Senior Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Orlando, FL

4d•$142,086 - $271,176•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Structural – Transmission Line Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will support engineering design and analysis for transmission scopes, including large 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects and technologies such as HVDC and 765kV. You will collect and manage data, conduct research, prepare calculations, develop equipment and materials recommendations, and deliver engineering work in accordance with company and industry standards, project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements. The role applies advanced engineering techniques to complex problems, may serve as a technical specialist or lead, and may provide guidance to engineering team members. The position involves preparing complex engineering deliverables and calculations across multiple or mega projects; developing advanced engineering solutions; coordinating discipline and project teams; reviewing lower-level work; and establishing project work plans. The engineer communicates with clients and internal and external team members, identifies client interests and future needs, and may support business development and pursuit activities. The role also includes mentoring and developing other professionals and may involve performance management and career-planning responsibilities. This position is part of BV Operations, whose teams work across the Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial market sectors. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. The position is full-time, and relocation is eligible. A bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 11 years of related work experience are required. Listed annual compensation ranges vary by location: Colorado and Illinois, $148,852–$248,578; Massachusetts, $162,384–$271,176; Minnesota, $142,086–$237,279; and California, $148,852–$293,774. The posting also states an applicable annual range of $142,086–$271,176.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant's home country or the country in which they are practicing.
At least 11 years of related work experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in 69kV to 500kV overhead transmission line design.
Working knowledge or expertise with Power Line Systems programs such as PLS, PLS-CADD, and PLS-POLE.
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
Previous client interaction experience and strong relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.
Experience designing utility-scale electrical transmission systems.
Experience with structural design of transmission steel structures and their foundations.
Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

Support design engineering and analysis on transmission scopes, including 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects.
Collect, assimilate, and manage engineering data; conduct research and prepare calculations in accordance with company and industry standards.
Develop recommendations for equipment and materials and manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Prepare complex engineering deliverables and calculations for multiple or mega projects.
Develop and apply advanced engineering solutions to complex problems.
Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and company policies; maintain or develop engineering standards and guides as needed.
Ensure compliance with the company quality program, support continuous improvement, and promote change and risk management.
Review lower-level engineering work, delegate appropriate tasks, and help develop project execution staff.
Lead production teams, coordinate multidisciplinary activities, establish project work plans, and serve as responsible charge for projects as assigned.
Coordinate with internal and external team members and define project schedules for one or more disciplines.
Identify and communicate client interests and drivers, develop approaches to address them, and help identify future client needs.
Support business development and pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
Serve as a technical specialist, develop advanced engineering concepts, and support complex technical challenges across projects.
Mentor lower- and mid-level professionals and support performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and succession development.