Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 designs and supports transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. The role applies engineering knowledge of conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles, and includes responsibility for cost analyses, design criteria, routing and siting, conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The engineer works with vendors and clients to specify line components and directs a small project team.

The position also involves mentoring less experienced staff, collaborating with clients and other project teams, developing proposals and cost estimates, and occasionally traveling for site visits and client meetings. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remotely. 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 7 years of experience as a project team member on diverse transmission assignments, including 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 of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor 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 PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria, routing, and siting for transmission lines.
• 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.
• Collaborate with a diverse client base and other project teams.
• Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
• Observe project schedules and budget constraints across transmission assignments.
• Review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Prepare engineering calculations and supporting documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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