Engineer 4- Transmission Line

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

United Grid Solutions is seeking a seasoned transmission engineering professional to lead design, engineering, and oversight for high-voltage transmission line projects, including renewable interconnections and grid modernization. You will mentor junior staff, manage schedules and budgets, and support proposals and cost estimates.

Experience: ABET-accredited engineering degree, 8–10 years in electrical utility transmission line design (69 kV+), and a PE license.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8–10 years of electrical utility transmission line design experience at 69 kV and higher.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and drafters.
• Strong client interaction and proposal support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance for transmission line problems and design issues.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and monitor engineering work activities.
• Prepare accurate technical reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Maintain and improve engineering knowledge and performance.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Oversee work of junior staff and coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

Electrical design

Transmission line design

Project management

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

PLS software

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 lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge 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 that is accredited by ABET.

Experience

8-10 Year(s) Experience as an Engineer within the electrical industry in the field of power delivery.

CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS:

Require Professional Engineering (PE) license

OTHERSKILLSANDABILITIES:

• Understanding of engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of 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 electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural designs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record.
• 8+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge of High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.
• Technical competency in all 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 grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.
• Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
• Knowledgeable of and ability to 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, IEC, CSA, ANSI, IBC, AISC and IEEE.
• Working knowledge and experience to perform:
  • PLSCADD Line design
  • PLSPOLE structure design.
  • PLS TOWER structure design.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Total installed cost estimating
  • Specifications and Contract documents.
• Oversee the work of junior staff and 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 coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner with adherence to project schedule
• 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.

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.

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 is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company