Transmission Engineer III

Westwood Professional Services • Minnetonka, MN

3d

About The Position

The Transmission Engineer III will join an electric transmission design team and engineer and design multiple projects, from quick-turnaround assignments to large, complex power lines. The role applies engineering knowledge to projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV and uses applicable standards, including NESC, NEC, and ASCE, to develop engineering analyses, plans, specifications, procurement materials, and construction documents. The engineer designs projects with mentoring and training from senior licensed professionals, coordinates with internal and external project teams, participates in client technical reviews, and may travel to project sites to collect data and interface with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Transmission Line Engineer in a consulting or utility environment.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, MFAD, Vibrec, Vortx, and L-Pile.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and design team members.

Nice To Haves

• An active EIT Certificate in the United States is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments.
• Experience interpreting geotechnical reports and using information for foundation design software, including L-PILE and MFAD.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage overhead transmission line projects, including modeling, routing, structure spotting, structural analysis and design, foundation design, hardware and conductor selection, material specifications, and construction-phase technical support.
• Plan and design overhead transmission lines, including right-of-way requirements, line configurations, hardware requirements, structure alternatives, and foundation options.
• Prepare and review construction design documents, including plan and profile drawings, structure load tree drawings, structure framing, bills of materials, and foundation design drawings.
• Apply NESC, NEC, ASCE, IEEE, and other applicable standards in engineering design.
• Interpret geotechnical reports and identify information needed for foundation design.
• Produce high-quality work and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Accommodate client interests and concerns when developing project approaches.
• Execute multiple project commitments while meeting schedule and quality requirements, with limited supervision and guidance as appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on transmission line projects and attend client technical review meetings.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.

What This Job Offers

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