Intermidiate Transmission Line Design Engineer

WSP•Syracuse, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Design Engineer to support major utility and energy clients. The role involves leading transmission line design efforts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions. This position is fully in-office and located at the client site in Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY, or Binghamton, NY. Candidates must be able to work on-site daily.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related degree from a recognized institution
A minimum of 1+ years post-education experience, preferably in Transmission Line Design with voltages up to 115 kV HVAC
Knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC, AISC, IEEE and ANSI
Experience with the use of Finite Element modeling within PLS-CADD, POLE, & TOWER
Experience with MFAD, HFAD, LPILE, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Ability to work full-time on-site at the client office in Rochester or Binghamton, NY

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering
Modeling experience with PSCAD

Responsibilities

Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCADD to ensure compliance with Client Standards and NESC/other standards
Conduct structure recommendations, insulation, A/C interference, static wire, and grounding studies
Manage Line Design including Plans and Profiles, and Cross section details
Assist in leading overall transmission line design for all capital projects
Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, including decisions on rebuilding existing lines versus obtaining additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
Determine routing in and around congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
Serve as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance to project teams
Develop technical specifications, QA/QC procedures, and deliverable templates to increase efficiency
Review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load tree drawings, structure framing, bill of materials, and foundations design drawings
Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD
Ensure timely and on-budget delivery of design packages
Maintain responsibility for the quality of all design packages
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Coordinate interfaces with other engineering disciplines
Support the Project Engineer to achieve overall project goals
Represent the project and corresponding discipline in front of the client, in coordination with the Project Engineer
Support the development of the quality management system
Perform reporting and project management activities required by the Company or the client
Support management to achieve organization goals
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings