Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Remote,

4d • $100,019 - $152,807

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 supports cost analyses, design criteria development, routing, siting, conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The engineer specifies transmission line components with vendors and clients and directs a small project team. The position also involves working with experienced engineers, mentoring less experienced staff, coordinating with clients and other project teams, occasional travel for site visits and client meetings, and preparing proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position. The company describes comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to review transmission line models.
• At least 7 years of experience as a member of a project team on diverse transmission assignments, observing project schedules and budget constraints. Experience must include 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 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 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

• 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 is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

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