Transmission Line Engineer

LS Power Development, LLC • Chesterfield, MO

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About The Position

Designed for an engineering student approaching graduation, the Transmission Line Engineer role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in high-voltage transmission line engineering. The engineer will support the development, design, construction, and operation of new and existing transmission assets.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
• Have coursework in structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, electric-power systems, or other subjects relevant to transmission line engineering.
• Have an interest in high-voltage transmission line engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Can perform technical analyses, interpret results, and clearly explain and support conclusions.
• Have strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Can manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Work effectively with others.
• Take initiative to learn unfamiliar technical subjects and address new challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, research, or academic project experience involving overhead transmission line design, construction, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Support competitive proposals and project development activities involving transmission line engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Support overhead transmission line design and design review in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Learn and use PLS-CADD and related Power Line Systems software to model transmission lines and support design decisions and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate routing, conductor selection, structure and foundation types, environmental constraints, and construction means and methods.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions that balance cost, safety, reliability, constructability, schedule, and other project requirements.
• Prepare and review project cost and schedule estimates.
• Provide technical support for new and existing transmission assets during development, construction, and operations.
• Support the management of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts and coordinate with consultants and contractors.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid premium healthcare
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

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