Principal Engineer, High Voltage Transmission
Avantus
sub‑consultant management
submittal review
design requirements
design standards
technical leadership
high‑voltage design
The Principal Engineer is responsible for developing design standards for and technical leadership and technical expertise for complex electrical transmission designs projects for high-voltage Overhead and Underground Projects.
- Manage and coordination of sub-consultants to support utility crossings for transmission lines.
- Review and engineering submittals from consultants and EORs
- Defining design requirements to support transmission line design and construction on projects from 34.5kV overhead MV to 500kV.
pls‑cadd
project management
engineering degree
15+ years
self‑starter
design codes
- Extensive experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-CAISSON, PLS-POLE, PLS-SAPS
- Self-starter who can work on multiple projects with various deadlines across the development pipeline.
- Degree or Advanced Degree in Engineering
- Strong Project Management skillset and experience
- 15+ years of experience in transmission line engineering experience in electrical utility industry.
- New transmission line routing and siting for prospective and pipeline projects.
- Extensive experience in design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE & ACI.
- Strong ability to communicate with internal Development team and electric utilities.
- Experienced in coordination between substation engineering, Land, Permitting, real estate, and EPC teams.
The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.
$151,725—$178,500 USD
Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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