Transmission Line Engineer

Nexus Engineering Group

The Role

Overview

Design and manage transmission line projects using PLS‑CADD

Key Responsibilities

  • transmission design
  • structural design
  • pls‑cadd
  • line deliverables
  • team interface
  • mentorship

Tasks

-Drive the design aspects of a transmission line project and identify technical challenges -Interface with internal and external teams to resolve technical challenges -Structural analysis and design of transmission lines and substation structures up to 345kV -Keep up with software and technology trends relating to transmission line design and look for ways to continuously improve the workflow -Occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls -Provide mentorship and training to less experienced engineers in PLS-CADD and transmission line design -Generate transmission line deliverables including route alignment drawings, sag charts, stringing charts, loading diagrams, foundation drawings

Requirements

  • pls-cadd
  • professional engineer
  • b.s. engineering
  • steel detailing
  • foundation design
  • distribution design

What You Bring

-Proficiency with PLS-CADD and affiliated modules including TOWER, PLS-POLE, SAGSEC, CAISSON, and SAPS -Experience includes new line, rehabilitation, and relocation for projects that traverse varying elevations and urban alleys -Experience includes projects that vary in length from several poles to 20+ miles -Registered Professional Engineer -B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering -Frequently use close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus -Foundation design and steel detailing -Experience includes a variety of structures including monopoles, lattice structures, and guyed towers -Understand client specifications and design requirements and communicate those to others -Experience with distribution design is a plus

The Company

About Nexus Engineering Group

-Founded with a vision to provide forward-thinking engineering solutions, the company has grown into a global leader in the industry. -The company thrives on a rich history of successful projects in infrastructure, energy, and water resources, supporting both public and private sectors. -With a focus on sustainable development, the company offers expertise across multiple disciplines, ranging from energy and utilities to transport and infrastructure. -Notable projects include large-scale renewable energy initiatives, water resource management systems, and cutting-edge infrastructure developments. -With a forward-looking approach, the company is not only meeting today's engineering challenges but is also setting the stage for future innovations in the industry.

Sector Specialisms

Refining

Petroleum Midstream

Chemical

Manufacturing

Utility

Power

Energy

Renewables

Electrical Energy Distribution

Substation Engineering

Power Systems Analysis

Electrical Safety Solutions

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Procurement

Construction Management

Transmission Line Services

Project Controls

Asset & Information Management