Design Transmission Line Engineer

Ultipro; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Design Engineer for its Transmission & Distribution group to design high-voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD. The role supports multi-discipline teams and client interactions, developing construction documents and design criteria for 69kV-500kV projects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in engineering, an ABET-accredited degree, and is EIT eligible with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• Minimum of 2 years’ engineering experience; 1 year in Transmission Line Engineering or related field.
• EIT required; ability to obtain PE licensure within 2 years is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE preferred; experience with utilities is preferred.
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and communication skills; ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and construction documents for transmission lines and related projects.
• Develop project criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure loading and foundation drawings.
• Estimate construction costs and specify materials; act as client contact to define scope.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and drive project success.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

MFAD/LPILE

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Design Engineer level candidates to join our Transmission & Distribution group. This position is responsible for the design of High Voltage (69kV-500kV) transmission lines utilizing the PLS-CADD software. The ideal candidate has excellent problem solving skills; uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices to complete complex project assignments. They will adapt and modify standard techniques to solve multifaceted problems and provide expert consultation for the design, development and implementation of technical plans and systems used in the construction of high voltage transmission lines. This position is open to sit in any location or remote.

What You'll Do

This position entails facilitating collaboration between other disciplines and project team members; acting as client contact to determine the project scope and understand their requirements; development of construction documents for the transmission line. Final deliverables will include project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, structure foundation drawings and construction specifications. The engineer will coordinate specific design aspects of projects, estimating construction costs, and specify materials.

What We Expect from You

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Minimum of 2 years’ engineering experience is required, 1 year of Transmission Line Engineering or related experience required
• EIT required and ability to obtain PE licensure within 2 years highly preferred
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE preferred
• Previous experience working with or for a Utility is highly preferred
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and a variety of situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) and AutoCAD is preferred
• Proficiency in MFAD/LPILE is preferred
• Highly driven toward team success and professional growth
• Independently completes assigned tasks
• Actively manages individual workload
• Effectively assists in training and mentoring team members
• Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations & specifications
• Demonstrate wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Collaborate with multi-discipline team to ensure project success
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $93,800 - $126,900
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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