Transmission Line Design and Maintenance Engineer

Ameren•Saint Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Line Design and Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing design, engineering design studies, maintenance and project management activities for existing/new transmission lines above 100kV. This position requires handling multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required.
EIT certification or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required.
Good analytical, communications and human relations skills required.
Must be able to handle multiple assignments/projects with varying completion dates and effectively prioritize.
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
Willingness to stay abreast of current design standards and new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelo of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university preferred.
Prior experience with Transmission Line Maintenance and Tower Light Maintenance strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of NESC preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform design and engineering to establish safe design parameters that meet current design codes, evaluating and selecting structure and material types, designing wood structures, route selections for new lines, developing construction specifications and complete bid documents, directing drawing preparation and providing cost estimates.
Design activities shall also include evaluating existing lines for National Electric Safety Code (NESC) compliance, safety guidelines, upgrades and modifications; provide expert witness testimony, and keeping current with latest technology.
Develop engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates, and preliminary designs associated with initial development and budgeting of projects.
Develop project scoping documents, basis of design documents and project control documents for projects within and outside of Ameren's service territory.
Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects.
Perform project management responsibilities as necessary for overall project cost and schedule; coordinating activities with other departments and outside companies such as: real estate, drafting, other engineering groups, line construction crews, contractors, surveying and consulting firms.
Perform detailed design and work with drafting to complete drawings, prepare specifications for equipment and construction contracts, finalize cost and schedule estimates, and assist or lead in the planning and coordination of projects as required.
Facilitate acquiring permits to perform construction activities.
Review external customers plans a specifications to ensure continued safe operation of Ameren's Transmission system.
Subject to call-out as required for storm restoration.