Entry-Level Design Technician – Electric Utility Projects

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks an engineer to design and analyze transmission line systems, including structures, conductors, and foundations. You will prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports, and perform site visits to ensure safety and compliance.

Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other engineers to drive successful project execution, using advanced software for modeling and simulation of line performance and keeping current with industry standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; 0–4 years in transmission line projects
• EIT certification or ability to obtain preferred
• Experience with transmission line design and analysis software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE) preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze transmission line systems, including structures, conductors, and foundations
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with design standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other engineers to ensure successful project execution
• Utilize advanced software tools for modeling and simulation of transmission line performance
• Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and best practices

Skills

Transmission line design

Engineering drawings

Site inspections

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering

Tools

PLS-POLE

PLS-CADD

Job description

• Design and analyze transmission line systems, including structures, conductors, and foundations


• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports


• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with design standards and safety regulations


• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other engineers to ensure successful project execution


• Utilize advanced software tools for modeling and simulation of transmission line performance


• Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and best practices

Requirements

• 0-4 years of engineering experience related to transmission line projects


• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field


• EIT or ability to obtain


• Experience with transmission line design and analysis software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE)


• Preferred: 2+ years of experience


• Preferred: Strong understanding of PLS-CADD

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transmission line design and analysis, utilizing advanced software tools for modeling and simulation. Strong ability to prepare engineering drawings and ensure compliance with safety regulations through site inspections.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transmission Line Design


• PLS-CADD Software


• Engineering Drawings Preparation


• Site Inspections


• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Hard Skills

• Transmission Line Analysis


• Engineering Specifications


• Modeling and Simulation


• Compliance Standards


• Safety Regulations

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Transmission Line Systems


• Engineering Standards


• Project Execution


• Mechanical Engineering


• Civil Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• PLS-POLE


• Advanced Software Tools