Transmission Engineer III

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

About The Position

The Transmission Engineer III is part of an electric transmission design team, responsible for engineering and designing multiple projects ranging from quick-turnaround assignments to large, complex power lines. The position applies engineering knowledge to projects from 34.5kV to 500kV. The engineer applies NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other applicable standards; independently performs engineering analyses; and prepares plans, specifications, material procurement information, and construction documents. Projects are designed under the mentoring and training of senior licensed professionals.

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.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and design teams through strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.
Ability to understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software, including L-PILE and MFAD.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering and design for overhead transmission line projects, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure spotting, structural analysis and design, foundation design, hardware selection, conductor and shield wire selection, material specifications, and construction technical support.
Plan and design overhead transmission lines, including right-of-way requirements, structure spotting, 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.
Perform engineering analyses and prepare plans, specifications, material procurement information, and construction documents.
Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and use relevant information for foundation design.
Design projects under the mentoring and training of senior licensed professionals.
Produce high-quality work and support continuous improvement efforts.
Accommodate client interests in the performance of project work.
Work on multiple projects, meeting schedule and quality requirements with limited supervision and guidance.
Coordinate actively with internal and external team members on transmission line projects.
Attend client technical review meetings.
Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.