Transmission Line Engineer EIT

Stantec • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Opportunity Our Salt Lake City, Utah office has an opportunity for a Transmission Line Engineer-in-Training. Project requirements will include detail engineering and support of transmission line projects (generally 69 kV to 500 kV) from conceptual design through construction support. You will assist the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts. You will also be an assistant liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and developing project management skills. You will enjoy the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with the liberty to advance your career down a number of paths within the Power Delivery sector. You will contribute to a diverse company, bridging the gaps between the various sectors of infrastructure engineering Stantec operates within.

Requirements

• E.I.T. certification or the ability to acquire it within 1 year.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 0-3 years of experience in the design of overhead high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages (underground transmission design experience is a plus).
• Strong communication skills including the ability to develop thorough and concise explanations of difficult engineering solutions to clients or internal team members.
• Familiar with industry standards regarding transmission lines including ASCE, ACI, IEEE, NESC, RUS Bulletins and GO-95.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing assembly, framing, loading and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel and lattice towers is a plus.
• Familiarity with geotechnical data interpretation for foundation design and embedment calculations for a variety of transmission structure types and geotechnical requirements.
• Ability to communicate with survey and GIS personnel.
• Familiarity with interpreting survey data and incorporating it into PLS-CADD is a plus.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to become proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, L-Pile, MFAD, and a variety of client specific systems.
• Understanding of project management systems (engineering, quality, construction, HSE, etc.) and field construction support and an eagerness to develop these skills further.

Responsibilities

• Assist the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
• Assistant liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and developing project management skills.
• Work on a variety of projects with the liberty to advance your career down a number of paths within the Power Delivery sector.
• Contribute to a diverse company, bridging the gaps between the various sectors of infrastructure engineering Stantec operates within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees