Engineer 2- Transmission Line

Pike Corporation; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

United Grid Solutions seeks an experienced transmission line design engineer to provide technical direction and oversight for a team delivering safe, cost-effective engineering and design services. The role includes leadership of discipline work, project scheduling, budgeting, and support for proposals and cost estimating.

The candidate will collaborate with customers and internal engineers, develop robust design packages, and contribute to grid modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a four-year college or university.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• 1-3 years of electrical utility transmission design experience (69 kV+).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance for transmission line problems and design.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities.
• Prepare thorough technical reports, calculations, and sketches.
• Mentor designers and collaborate with multiple design disciplines.
• Interact with clients and deliver on-time, within budget.
• Assist proposals and cost estimating as needed.

Skills

Technical engineering expertise

Project planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Mentoring designers

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

PLSCADD Line design

PLSPOLE structure design

MFAD foundation design

Cost estimation tools

Job description

SUMMARY:

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to eventually lead discipline work for projects, perform engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.

ESSENTIALDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client.
• Performotherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

RequiredA Bachelor’sdegreefroma four-yearcollegeorUniversityin Engineering.

RequiredEngineering Degree awarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABET.

Experience

1-3Year(s) Experience as an Engineer with the electrical industry in the field of power delivery.

CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS:

Prefer EIT, working towards Professional Engineering (PE) license

OTHERSKILLSANDABILITIES:

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work alone or with limited supervision.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural designs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.
• Technical competency or familiar with general aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading) ; understanding of foundation design, grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.
• Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmission Lines.
• Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI and IEEE.
• Working knowledge and experience to perform:
  • PLSCADD Line design
  • PLSPOLE structure design.
  • MFAD Foundation design.
  • Total installed cost estimating
  • Specifications and Contract documents.
• Mentor designers/drafters.
• Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients
• Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction
• Provide general project management capabilities to accomplish projects in an efficient manner
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts
• Support design needs of permitting activities
• Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

United Grid Solutions offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical; Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards. All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.

The compensation range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $110,000.00.

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company