Transmission Engineer III

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Minnetonka, MN

About The Position

The Transmission Engineer III will be part of an electric transmission design team and will engineer and design multiple projects, ranging from small quick-turnaround assignments to large, complex power lines. The role applies engineering knowledge to projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. The engineer applies NESC, NEC, ASCE, and other applicable standards and independently performs engineering analyses, prepares plans and specifications, and supports material procurement and construction documentation. Projects are designed with mentoring and training from 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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with clients, management, and the design team.

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

Design high-voltage 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 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.
Interpret geotechnical reports and extract information needed for foundation design software.
Produce high-quality work and support continuous improvement efforts.
Consider client interests and develop approaches that accommodate client concerns.
Work on multiple projects, meet project schedules and quality requirements, and execute commitments with limited supervision and guidance.
Coordinate 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.