Associate Transmission Line Engineer

Asplundh Engineering Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance on 1

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage (Short/Long-Term)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services in the Southeast is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to support overhead line projects in the region. You will develop PLS-CADD models and perform supporting analyses while coordinating site activities and client interactions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• Competency in the use of PLS software (PLS-CADD and related tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a strong safety and customer-service mindset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a car, and be comfortable entering transmission line ROWs and sites with PPE.
• Must pass Criminal History Records Check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole models for line designs and analyses.
• Attend site visits for inventory, hard spots, and construction coordination.
• Generate line studies, project estimates, materials and pole orders, drawings, and closeout documents.
• Coordinate with construction, environmental, real estate, and permitting teams; foundation design is a bonus.
• Meet with clients and partners to grow relationships and share project updates.
• Review others’ work for quality and provide guidance as needed.
• Assist in preparing proposals with cost estimates, approach descriptions, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with other Power Delivery groups including civil/structural, distribution, and substation.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Project coordination

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS-Tower

Job description

Description

Asplundh Engineering Services has an immediate opening for an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in the Southeast.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Develop PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole models for new and existing transmission line designs and analyses, PLS-Tower experience a plus.
• Attend and complete site visits for line inventory, hard spot identification, and construction coordination.
• Generate existing line studies, new project estimates, material and pole orders, construction bid specifications and drawings, and as-built closeout documents.
• Coordinate with construction, environmental, real estate, and permitting representatives as well as geotechnical engineering services; foundation design experience would be a bonus.
• Meet with our clients and partners on a frequent basis to share and expand our relationships.
• Advise, review, and perform quality control on work performed by others.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals including cost estimates, description of project approach, and scheduling.
• Learn from and contribute to other Power Delivery groups including civil/structural, distribution, and substation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• Competency in the use of PLS software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a proven commitment to safety and customer service
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a car, and be comfortable entering transmission line ROWs and line construction sites with proper training and PPE.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check and drug screen.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Transmission Line Design
• Experience in utility, preferably working for a Southeast utility company.
• Proficiency with typical office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Windows, drafting software skills are an additional plus.
• Professional Engineering license or E.I.T. strongly preferred.
• Strong PLS-CADD experience required.

Benefits

• 1st day of employment Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.