Transmission Design Engineer

Description

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

• Pulling tension and ampacity calculations
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineering staff, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer
• Develop and implement technical policies, procedures, and standards, including construction documents and specifications.
• Provide innovative solutions for complex technical issues related to underground transmission systems.
• Sequencing impedances of cable systems
• Coordination with Asset Management and Standards organizations
• Lead root cause analyses and make recommendations for resolution of local and system-wide technical issues.
• Support integration of underground cable systems with substations, including GIS and AIS equipment, grounding systems, and protection/control coordination.
• Issuance of construction drawings and contract coordination
• Serve as company representative, technical witness, and liaison with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Manage large, highly complex underground transmission and substation projects, performing detailed engineering analyses and developing conceptual and detailed designs.
• Emergency cable repair planning and execution
• Coordinate closely with Asset Management, Standards, and Maintenance teams to ensure continuity across lifecycle phases.
• Resolution of construction conflicts with existing infrastructure

Requirements

• Minimum of 13 years cumulative experience in engineering and design of underground transmission and substation systems in electric utility settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited U.S. or international institution.
• Proven ability to develop cost-effective engineering solutions and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Integration with GIS and AIS switchgear
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale underground transmission projects independently.
• Systems rated 60kV, 115kV, 230kV and above
• Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; consideration may be given to candidates with out-of-state licensure and ability to obtain CA PE within 6 months.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams and overseeing design execution.

Benefits

Why Join PTAG? At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance