Power Transmission Engineer

A Power Transmission Engineer will be responsible for activities such as site walks, computer modeling, sizing structures, and transmission line components, designing foundations, coordinating with survey/geotech/manufacturers, creating a bill of materials, communicating with internal and external project managers, applying customary engineering design principles, and critical thinking.

• Design of high voltage (69 kV to 500 kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into transmission design and layouts.
• Producing initial rough designs, sketches, redlines, or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Organizing and maintaining all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
• Providing mentorship for younger power engineers.
• Perform computer modeling and sizing of structures and transmission line components.
• Applying design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs.
• Creation of comprehensive drawing packages within the utility infrastructure industry for transmission line systems.
• Working on various assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Completing a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on substantial variety and complexity of non-routine assignments.
• Completing and reviewing design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Coordinating with Survey/Geotech/Manufacturers.
• Participating in site walks for current projects. Less than 10% travel.

• Thrives in a work environment where one collaboratives with other team members (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve appropriate design or drawing issues and accomplish objectives.
• Prociency in design software to develop the design deliverables. Must be proficient with PLS CADD and AutoCAD.
• 4+ years of design experience in the Power industry, consulting background preferred.
• Comprehend and interpret safety codes, utility standards, and regulations (NESC, ASCE, IEEE).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Experience with tower structures (pole, lattice, guyed).
• PE Licensure or EIT working towards taking the PE exam.
• Experience developing estimates and budgets.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

GPD passionately believes that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put in the time and effort to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and your benefits offering.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Dental Insurance
• Professional Development Support
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution