Transmission Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants•Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. ECI is opening an office in Nebraska in one of the cities listed above and has an opening for a transmission project engineer. This is a great opportunity to help start and grow a new office location. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization. The successful candidate will work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to direct a project team in the development of design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities. Specific responsibilities include creating project scope documents; finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software; engineering design of structures and foundations; developing loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets; creating staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; producing material and construction specifications; and performing other design tasks as needed. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters and support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to quality and accuracy
Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules
Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principals
Expert regarding applicable codes, standards, and design tools
Possess basic project management execution skills
Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team
The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking
Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements
Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization.
Creating project scope documents
Finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software
Engineering design of structures and foundations
Developing loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets
Creating staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits
Producing material and construction specifications
Performing other design tasks as needed
Assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters and support staff.