Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Pasadena, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of transmission line engineering including, conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles to: Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range. Responsibility for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines. Responsibility for conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies. Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components. Direct a small project team. The position will also offer you the opportunity to: Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff. Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings. Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work. Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Requirements

This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to able to review transmission line models.
7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments that have included the following: transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaising with construction and installation.
Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Experience in writing and providing support 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

Have a current PE license or the ability to acquire one within one year.
Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
Experience with scheduling.
Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
Responsibility for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines.
Responsibility for conductor selection studies, 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.
Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.