Description
line design
structural design
foundation design
conductor selection
cost estimating
pls‑cadd modeling
The position leverages your transmission line engineering expertise to design lines ranging from 69 kV to 765 kV, perform structural and foundation analysis, conduct conductor and shielding studies, and develop cost estimates, schedules, and procurement specifications. You will also model lines using PLS‑CADD, determine right‑of‑way needs, create plan and profile drawings, and review vendor submittals.
- Design transmission lines from 69 kV to 765 kV.
- Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
- Design foundations for transmission structures.
- Conduct conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction studies.
- Develop cost estimates, schedules, and procurement specifications for transmission line materials and construction.
- Specify transmission line components.
- Model transmission lines in PLS‑CADD, determine right‑of‑way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and create plan and profile drawings.
- Review vendor submittals.
Requirements
abet degree
3 years
pls‑cadd
pls‑pole
microsoft office
communication
Candidates must hold a degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program, have at least three years of related transmission line experience, and be proficient with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, and MS Office. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also required.
Preferred qualifications include passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and obtaining an Engineer‑in‑Training designation, experience with additional software such as PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation, and familiarity with design codes like NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
- ABET‑accredited engineering degree.
- Three or more years of transmission line engineering experience.
- Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and hold Engineer‑in‑Training designation (preferred).
- Experience with PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation (preferred).
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318 (preferred).
Benefits
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will work three days per week in the office and have the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Sargent & Lundy provides award‑winning health, financial, and work‑life‑balance benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement program, generous paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. Compensation ranges from $72,690 to $106,250, with eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program and backup daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick, parental, bereavement, and personal time off.
- Flexible work arrangements and remote work days.
- Tuition assistance, scholarship program, and first professional licensure bonus.
- Employee referral and charitable giving programs.
Training + Development
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