T&D ENGINEER

Description

Engineering duties focus on planning, designing, specifying, and providing technical guidance for overhead transmission lines, with some support for underground work. The primary emphasis is on transmission line engineering, though distribution work may also be involved.

• Collaborate with Asset Management to scope and design new, rebuilt, or upgraded overhead transmission lines.
• Work with planners, engineers, external resources, and project managers to design capital projects.
• Support T&D capital program execution for lines up to 345 kV, covering identification, justification, resource planning, construction, quality, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and close‑out.
• Maintain and update engineering drawings and records for projects and maintenance.
• Compile system data for internal teams.
• Develop and maintain material and construction standards/specifications for line construction.
• Perform project management tasks such as planning, environmental compliance, material management, financial support, and coordination from conception to completion.
• Create engineering design criteria documents for transmission line projects.
• Oversee development of construction specifications for line projects.
• Produce survey specifications to support design.
• Organize and manage PLS‑CADD files used in line design.
• Evaluate and implement new or modified overhead line materials.
• Provide field support for line construction and oversee contractors or consultants delivering engineering and planning services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Power, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent (required).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Maine (preferred).
• Approximately 10 years of utility transmission line design experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with PC‑based line design and CAD software; strong MS Office skills (required).
• Valid Maine driver’s license (required).
• Work is largely sedentary but includes regular field time involving walking and standing on difficult terrain.
• Exposure to inclement outdoor weather (rain, snow, cold, heat) possible.
• Requires sustained mental and visual concentration.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational abilities.

Benefits

The role offers a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Versant Power is a tobacco‑free, drug‑free, fragrance‑free workplace and an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants must have at least six months of satisfactory performance and attendance in their current position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance