Engineer III - Overhead Transmission Line Design

Qualus Power Services, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fort Worth is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join their Transmission Design team. This role involves designing overhead transmission lines up to 500kV and preparing construction drawings. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 4-6 years of relevant experience, and skills in PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. Flexibility and great communication skills are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in overhead transmission design.
• Knowledge of PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and structural design.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services.
• Perform structural analysis and design, including foundation designs.

Skills

Overhead transmission design

Structural analysis and design

Microsoft Office

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
• Perform structural analysis and design, perform foundation designs.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited school
• 4-6 years of experience in overhead transmission design
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MFAD or similar
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, having high attention to detail.
• Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Great computer skills.
• PE license is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Must possess valid driver's license

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO

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