Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d • $100,019 - $152,807 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer will apply and expand expertise in transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The role designs transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV and supports cost analyses, design criteria development, and transmission line routing and siting. It also involves conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies; specifying components with vendors and clients; and developing proposals and cost estimates. The engineer works with a diverse client base and other project teams, with occasional travel for site visits and client meetings. The position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science 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 project teams on diverse transmission assignments, including transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparation of material and construction procurement specifications, and coordination with construction and installation.
• Knowledge of 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 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 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.
• Collaborate 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.
• Support 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.
• Write and provide supporting documentation for engineering calculations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, dependent on location.

What This Job Offers

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