Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Elkridge, MD

6d • $74,353 - $113,595 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Line Engineer 3 applies transmission line engineering knowledge in the areas of conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles. The position designs transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range and performs structural and foundation design, conductor studies, and related engineering analyses. The role also develops cost estimates, schedules, procurement and construction specifications, transmission line models, and plan and profile drawings, and reviews vendor submittals.

The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The role requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, related engineering, internship, or co-op experience, proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, and at least three years of transmission line engineering experience. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Related engineering, internship, or co-op work experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• At least 3 years of 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 used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Proficiency with PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or Microstation.
• Experience 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.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

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, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules, and prepare specifications for 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

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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.
• Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
• Relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level