Transmission Line Project Engineer *

Overview

Design and manage high‑voltage transmission line projects using PLS‑CADD

Key Responsibilities

• transmission design
• foundation design
• construction packages
• design review
• quality control
• site visits

Tasks

-Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson. -Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client. -Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed. -Coordinating the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material. -Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions. -Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget. -Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications. -Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing. -Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers. -Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation. -Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options. -Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.

Requirements

• pe license
• autocad
• revit
• pls-cadd
• engineering degree
• 4+ yrs

What You Bring

-Experience liaising and communicating closely with internal and external project stakeholders, including environmental, real estate, construction, maintenance, substation, telecommunications, and project management. -Professional Engineer (PE) license -Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD. -Bachelor's degree in Engineering -Experience interpreting and applying requisite industry design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI. -Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector. -Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules. -Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit) -Experience using PLS-CADD, performing analysis of transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings and other engineering documents for transmission line projects. -Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or related field). -4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV an added benefit. -Proficient with Microsoft Office.

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