Transmission Line Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer for its offices in Rochester, NY, and Binghamton, NY. The role involves detailed design and engineering of overhead transmission line projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, from conceptual design through construction, as well as detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV. The engineer will conduct feasibility and planning studies; prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates covering engineering, materials, and construction; and develop construction and material specifications and scope documents for tenders and contracts. The position also coordinates with multiple disciplines, reviews work by engineers and technologists, interfaces with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies, performs construction field reviews, and may serve as project engineer as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 2–5 years of transmission line design experience.
• Technical acuity in transmission and distribution engineering.
• Ability to inform the design process based on experience with similar projects.
• Strong proficiency with the PLS software suite, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, or eligibility to obtain a P.E. within one or two years.
• Transmission structure foundation design experience, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS.
• Experience with transmission tower structural analysis.
• Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer overhead transmission line projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, from conceptual design through construction.
• Design underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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