Senior Transmission Line Engineer - MBI

Burns & McDonnell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Mumbai, India is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead planning, modelling and design of transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower. You will produce foundations, conduct structural analysis, plan and profile drawings, and ensure design quality according to industry standards.

The role requires 6+ years in power transmission, a BE/BTech in electrical or civil engineering, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering and 6+ years in power transmission.
• Proficient in English with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with design codes in transmission projects and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission line planning, modelling and design in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower.
• Conduct structural analysis and design of lattice towers and poles; develop design criteria.
• Lead design team, provide direction, and ensure QC through checklists.
• Create project estimates, manage schedules and monitor progress to meet budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, participate in meetings, and travel as needed within the US.
• Mentor engineers and drafters, prioritise work across multiple projects.

Skills

Power Transmission

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-Tower

PLS-CADD

Google Earth

MS Office

Job description

Description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Performing Transmission line planning, modelling, analysis and design in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower, foundation designs etc.
• Structural analysis and design of lattice tower and line poles (Steel, LD, Wood) and loading framing trees, plan & profile drawings, authority permit drawings, wire sag and tension analysis, developing design criteria for transmission line design and create bill of materials, engineering estimate, and quality control reviews.
• Provide technical leadership, direction and support to design team.
• Create accurate estimates for the project to match standard industrial practice.
• Monitor and provide regular updates to section manager about progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical and engineering expertise along the guide to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Identify the development needs of the team and mentor, coach, and develop team members (engineers, designers, drafters)
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule and effectively monitor all work activities.
• Support project team to develop significant engineering solutions
• Participate in regular meeting and corresponding with Clients.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed within the continental U.S. to support assignments on projects and overall office needs.
• Willing to advance in career by taking increased engineering design responsibilities by closely working with discipline lead engineer
• Provide team level accountability for the implementation and tracking of design quality control processes and procedures utilizing all applicable QC forms and checklists.
• A committed team player able to work on own initiative
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, client service orientation
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate effectively with internal team members and external clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of Power Transmission experience. Bachelor’s degree in electrical/civil engineering, with 6 to 12 years of experience.
• Proficient in the English language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer software knowledge in MS-office, Auto-Cad, MicroStation, Analysis software/ tools, Google Earth, PLS-Tower, PLS-CADD.
• Flexibility to work in different roles for different clients both locally and worldwide.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize work.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, AND ACI 318 is preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location India-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 264856

Job Hire Type Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A