Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Nuclear • OTHER, MA

77d • $71 - $76 • Remote

About The Position

The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the Early Stage Project Manager to define and influence project requirements and scope with the Development Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 competitive transmission project proposals or as greenfield projects for the client's affiliates. The role involves securing engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through the client's Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group. The engineer will coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to design and build the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Responsibilities include competitively sourcing, selecting, and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions. The engineer is responsible for coordinating engineering deliverables in support of competitive proposals, as well as design and construction of projects, which include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposal documents (RFP). The role requires coordination with other groups to ensure project success and generally involves representing E&C's internal and external interests on assigned projects, including presentations and briefings on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.
• Strong knowledge of transmission design and excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to understand one line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles, and other common deliverables.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
• PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD, Primavera and other software.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Early Stage Project Manager to define project requirements and scope.
• Secure engineering consulting resources by developing a scope of work and securing bids.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to develop and secure a route and necessary permits.
• Source, select, and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services.
• Support the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables for competitive proposals and project design and construction.
• Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings.
• Represent E&C's interests on assigned projects in meetings with management.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees