Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to design and support transmission line projects in the 69 kV to 500 kV range. The role applies and expands expertise in conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. It includes cost analyses, design criteria development, routing and siting, conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The engineer works with vendors and clients to specify components and directs a small project team. The position involves collaborating with experienced engineers, mentoring less experienced staff, and interacting with a diverse client base and other project teams. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings may be required. The engineer also develops proposals and cost estimates for new work. The position follows a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD sufficient to review transmission line models.
- At least 5 years of experience as a project team member on diverse transmission assignments while observing project schedules and budget constraints.
- Experience with transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparation of procurement and construction specifications for transmission line materials, and liaison with construction and installation.
- Knowledge to verify or review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for engineering calculations.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Current PE license or ability to acquire one within one year.
- Experience developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
- Experience with scheduling.
- Proficiency with one or more of PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
- Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
- Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
- Support transmission line routing and siting.
- Perform conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
- Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
- Direct a small project team.
- Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
- Interact with clients and other project teams.
- Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
- Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
- Relocation package, dependent upon location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
