Transmission Line Engineer
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to join its offices in Rochester, NY, and Binghamton, NY. The role involves engineering and design for overhead and underground transmission line projects, from early planning and conceptual design through construction. The engineer may also take on project engineer responsibilities as required. The position coordinates with other disciplines, reviews the work of engineers and technologists, interfaces with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies, and conducts field reviews during construction. The role also supports feasibility and planning studies, project cost estimates, and preparation of specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- 2–5 years of transmission line design experience.
- Technical acuity in T&D Engineering.
- Ability to inform the design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
- Strong proficiency using the PLS software suite, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER.
- Familiarity with applicable U.S. codes, standards, and regulations for transmission line design.
Nice To Haves
- P.E. registration, or eligibility to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
- Transmission structure foundation design experience, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
- Experience using GIS software packages such as ArcGIS.
- Experience with transmission tower structural analysis.
- Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
- Perform detailed design of 12 kV to 230 kV underground transmission line projects.
- Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
- Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates, including engineering, materials, and construction.
- Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Coordinate with various disciplines and review the work of other engineers and technologists.
- Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Perform field reviews of work during construction.
- Take on a project engineer role as required.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Leave of absence options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
