Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid
About The Position
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of transmission line engineering including, conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles to: Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range. Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures. Perform foundation designs. Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies. Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction. Specify transmission line components. Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings. Review vendor submittals.
Requirements
- This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- Three or more years related experience in transmission line engineering.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
Responsibilities
- Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
- Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
- Perform foundation designs.
- Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
- Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
- Specify transmission line components.
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
