Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Metairie, LA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range. The role applies and expands knowledge of conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. Responsibilities include cost analyses, developing design criteria, routing and siting, and conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The engineer will work with vendors and clients to specify components and direct a small project team.

The position offers opportunities to work with experienced engineers, mentor less experienced staff, collaborate with a diverse client base and other project teams, and develop proposals and cost estimates. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings is expected. The role has a hybrid arrangement based out of the New Orleans office once it opens, with three days per week in the office and two remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

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 project team member on diverse transmission assignments, observing schedules and budget constraints.
• Experience with transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparing procurement and construction specifications for transmission line materials, and liaising with construction and installation.
• Knowledge 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
• Support routing and siting of transmission lines.
• Perform conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.
• Mentor less experienced staff and work with experienced engineers.
• Interact with clients and other project teams.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
• Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior