Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Boston, Wallingford, Portland)

Description

• Perform and lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis to develop load trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
• Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high & extra high voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
• Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC, GO 95 or other applicable codes and resources.

Requirements

• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Proficient knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NESC, GO95 ASCE 74, ASCE 48-11, or ASCE 10-97
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
• Working level knowledge and proficiency in utilizing Design software and tools including but not limited to Bentley Power Line system based programs (i.e., PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, PLS-LITE), SAG 10, L-PILE, or AUTO CAD.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge :
• 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Master's degree in civil engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
• Ability/experience performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications is a plus.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• Possesses strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

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