Transmission Line Engineer
About The Position
VHB's growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. The ongoing energy transformation is profound, with far-reaching, near- and long-term impacts and opportunities for our industry, clients and communities. Our sustainable and efficient energy solutions offer an opportunity to contribute to this global change and demonstrate what a cleaner, greener future looks like—from multimodal transport to renewable energy power to climate-positive buildings. Together, we are helping to shape the energy landscape for a more sustainable tomorrow. VHB is looking to add a designer/engineer with distribution and/or transmission line design experience to join our growing Energy Engineering practice. The position would be part of an integrated team supporting substation, distribution line, sub-transmission line, and transmission line project design, permitting, access, and construction support. The position can be based anywhere in VHB’s footprint and be within a reasonable driving distance to one of our offices to engage in our hybrid work environment
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering with a concentration in structures/power preferred
- 3+ years preferred of experience within the utilities industry
- EIT certification preferred
- Familiar with the NESC a plus
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with ability to think critically.
- Experience with GIS Systems, PLS-CADD, Asset Management systems, and Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
- Support electric distribution/sub-transmission/transmission upgrade and refurbishment projects.
- Compile, review, and assess engineering archives, vendor drawings, and equipment specifications.
- Design/Assess overhead lines, wood, concrete, tapered tubular steel, hybrid structures, and deep foundations.
- Prepare bill of materials, structure work lists, minor design packages, major design packages, staking diagrams, plan and profile drawings, design specifications.
- Prepare written technical reports and oral presentations documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
