Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid
About The Position
The Senior Transmission Line Engineer applies and expands knowledge of transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles, to design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range. The role covers 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 offers collaboration with experienced engineers, opportunities to mentor less experienced staff, and interaction with a diverse client base and other project teams. Additional work includes developing proposals and cost estimates for new projects, with occasional travel for site visits and client meetings. The position has a hybrid schedule combining office and remote work. Sargent & Lundy notes that employees may use data, automation, AI, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software and ability to review transmission line models.
- At least 5 years of experience as a project team member on diverse transmission assignments, observing 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 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.
- Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for 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.
- Experience with scheduling.
- Proficiency with one or more of 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 unless otherwise specified.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
- Perform cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
- Support transmission line routing and siting.
- 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
- 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for some employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
