Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Northville Charter Township, MI

4d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

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 includes cost analyses, development of design criteria, and transmission line routing and siting, as well as conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The engineer works with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components and directs a small project team. The position involves collaborating with experienced engineers, mentoring less experienced staff, and interacting with a diverse client base and other project teams. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings may be required. The engineer also develops proposals and cost estimates for new work. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. 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, observing project schedules and budget constraints.
Experience with transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaison with construction and installation.
Knowledge of verifying 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.
The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.

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 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.
Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria for transmission lines.
Develop routing and siting for 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.
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.
Review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
Prepare engineering calculations and supporting documentation.