Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Warrenville, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role involves designing transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range and applying engineering knowledge of conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The engineer is responsible for cost analyses, design criteria, routing and siting, conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding, and induction studies. The role includes specifying transmission line components with vendors and clients, directing a small project team, mentoring less experienced staff, and collaborating with clients and other project teams. Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings may be required. The engineer will also develop proposals and cost estimates for new work. The role requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, proficiency with PLS-CADD, and at least seven years of relevant project-team experience on transmission assignments. The position offers a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days working remotely. Sargent & Lundy offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD sufficient to review transmission line models.
Seven or more 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.
Experience developing cost estimates and schedules and coordinating schedules.
Experience preparing specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, 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 engineering calculations and supporting documentation.
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.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available 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 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 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 a diverse client base and coordinate with clients and other project teams.
Travel occasionally for site visits and client meetings.
Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
Observe project schedules and budget constraints on transmission assignments.
Prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
Liaise with construction and installation teams.
Verify or review right-of-way requirements, conductor sags and tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documents.
Write and provide supporting documentation for engineering calculations.