Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Cranberry Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position applies and expands transmission line engineering knowledge across conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The engineer designs transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range and is responsible for cost analyses, design criteria, and transmission line routing and siting. The role includes conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies, as well as specifying components with vendors and clients and directing a small project team. The position provides opportunities to work with experienced engineers, mentor less experienced staff, collaborate with a diverse client base and other project teams, develop proposals and cost estimates, and occasionally travel for site visits and client meetings. The role uses a hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software sufficient to review transmission line models.
At least 7 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, specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaison with construction and installation.
Knowledge of how 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.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided 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 the following programs: 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, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
Develop 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.
Review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
Prepare and support engineering calculations and related documentation.