Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 will apply and expand transmission line engineering knowledge in conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The role involves designing 69kV to 500kV transmission lines and supporting cost analyses, design criteria, routing, and siting. It also includes conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies, as well as working with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.

The engineer will direct a small project team, collaborate with experienced engineers, mentor less experienced staff, and interact with clients and other project teams. Additional work includes developing proposals and cost estimates for new projects. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings may be required. The position has a hybrid schedule, combining office work with remote work from home.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software and ability to review transmission line models.
• At least 5 years of experience as a project team member on diverse transmission assignments, observing project schedules and budget constraints.
• Experience with transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaison with construction and installation.
• Knowledge of how to verify and 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 including 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.
• Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

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, or MicroStation.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
• Support transmission line routing and siting.
• Conduct 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

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• 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.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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