Transmission Line Design Engineer
About The Position
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in the energy revolution, operating in 14 countries. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration. The company is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. AES is dedicated to achieving net-zero goals by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement, and is pioneering solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to drive global decarbonization. This position is responsible for the engineering and design requirements for new and existing transmission lines throughout the AES Indiana system. The role involves preparing specifications, evaluating proposals, designing physical line routing layouts and support systems, assisting in procuring right-of-way through private property, working with LIDAR data scans, construction management, and field engineering. The engineer will also provide support for projects of various complexities, assist with project documentation procedures, and respond to emergencies, including long-duration customer outages and storm service restoration.
Requirements
- Fluently communicate electrical technical knowledge with other Engineers
- Provide related information to non-technical coworkers
- Understand relevant terms and exchange information with other support areas including Project Management, System Operating, Plant Accounting, T&D Planning, Test Department, Sub. Services and Major Account Reps.
- Must be able to effectively present facts based on knowledge or research and champion assignments to conclusion
- Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering Required
Responsibilities
- Perform specific assignments by learning and applying effective engineering, planning and organizing skills
- Perform engineering calculations involving less complicated engineering applications of transmission line support systems
- Assist in the planning, design and construction management of transmission line projects
- Assist more experienced engineers in root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures
- Work under supervision of experienced engineers, receives guidance in the use of AES Indiana engineering and construction standards as well as utility industry nomenclature and guidelines
- Participate in a career development program to increase value to Company and self-including participation in professional organizations
- Assist in maintaining transmission design standards and information systems
- Assist Storm Teams and System Operating to re-energize transmission lines, substation feeders and restore service to customers
- Complete assigned special projects including research, analysis and recommendations to Management
- Perform other work as assigned by Manager
- Work with suppliers to procure transmission line structures and equipment
- Work with T&D Planning to implement proposed transmission line improvements
- Consult with Contractors, Line Maintenance group and other technical groups to provide field construction support
- Advise System Operating on new transmission system functions/capabilities
- Provide reports to Project Management on projected and actual labor hours, cash disbursements and storeroom charges
- Provide Purchasing with Vendor qualifications and recommended spend
- Assist Property Accounting with project close out and units of property classification on new transmission equipment
Benefits
- Participation in a career development program
- Participation in professional organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
