Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Clayton, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 applies and expands knowledge of transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The role designs transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range and is responsible for cost analyses, design criteria, and transmission line routing and siting. It also involves conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies; specifying transmission line components with vendors and clients; and directing a small project team.

The engineer works with experienced engineers, mentors less experienced staff, and interacts with a diverse client base and other project teams. The role may include occasional travel for site visits and client meetings, as well as developing proposals and cost estimates for new work. The position has a hybrid arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely.

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 member of a project team on diverse transmission assignments, including transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, materials and construction specifications, and coordination 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 Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• The employer does not sponsor 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.
• Scheduling experience.
• Proficiency with any of the following: 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 69 kV to 500 kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
• Perform transmission line routing and siting work.
• 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.
• Observe project schedules and budget constraints on transmission assignments.
• Prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaise with construction and installation teams.
• Verify or review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
• Write and provide supporting documentation for engineering calculations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision 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.
• 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