Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

4d•$84,762 - $129,498

About The Position

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer applies and expands expertise in transmission line engineering, including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The role designs transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range and handles cost analyses, design criteria, routing and siting, 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 collaboration with experienced engineers, mentoring less experienced staff, interacting with a diverse client base and other project teams, and occasional travel for site visits and client meetings. The engineer also develops proposals and cost estimates for new work. Sargent & Lundy describes its employee benefits as including comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other competitive benefits. Eligible positions may also include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus. The company notes that employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying 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 project schedules and budget constraints. Experience must include transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, preparation of procurement and construction specifications for transmission line materials, and coordination with construction and installation.
Knowledge to verify and 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.
The employer does not sponsor 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 the following programs: 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 unless specified elsewhere.