Lead Designer – Transmission

Overview

Lead designer for high-voltage transmission line projects in US.

Key Responsibilities

• design drawings
• bidding docs
• shop review
• hv transmission
• project management
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents under minimal supervision -Coordinate closely with civil, substation, high-voltage electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects -Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical/civil engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution -Act as Project Manager (as needed) and Technical Design Lead to support project and client services and plan -Support, develop, and deliver HV and EHV transmission and distribution line projects from 2kV up to 500kV

Requirements

• associate degree
• autocad 3d
• pls-cadd
• substation
• 10+ years
• hv/ehv

What You Bring

-Associate degree in Engineering Technologist or equivalent from an accredited college or university -Must have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards -Must be able to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission design, bills of material, plan and profiles, and construction packages -AutoCAD 3D (strongly preferred) -Substation Experience -Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Transmission and Distribution line projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery transmission line package under minimal supervision -Must be proficient with PLS-CADD software (good to have PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER), AutoCAD, Micro-station

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About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

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