Transmission Engineer III

Westwood Professional Services • Austin, TX

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 independently perform engineering analyses and prepare plans, specifications, procurement materials, and construction documents. The engineer designs overhead transmission lines and supports projects through construction, working with senior licensed professionals as well as internal teams, clients, and other project stakeholders.

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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with clients, management, and design teams.

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 understanding and interpreting geotechnical reports and applying information in foundation design software, including L-PILE and MFAD, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for multiple overhead electric transmission line projects, from small quick-turnaround work to large complex projects.
• Apply applicable NESC, NEC, ASCE, and IEEE standards in transmission line engineering and design.
• Perform transmission line design activities, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure spotting, structural analysis and design, foundation design, hardware selection, conductor and shield wire selection, and material specifications.
• Plan and design overhead transmission lines, including right-of-way requirements, line configurations, 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.
• Provide technical support during construction.
• Design projects under the mentoring and training of senior licensed professionals.
• Produce high-quality work and support continuous improvement efforts while accommodating client interests.
• Execute multiple project commitments with limited supervision and guidance, meeting schedule and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members and attend client technical review meetings.
• Travel to project sites as needed to gather data and interface with clients.
• Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and use relevant information for foundation design.

What This Job Offers

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