Hybrid TL Engineer (69kV-765kV) - PLS-CADD Expert

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced transmission line engineer to design lines from 69kV to 765kV, perform structural analyses, and develop plans and specifications. The role supports hybrid work with three days in the office and two remote days and may include a generous relocation package.

The candidate will use PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE, coordinate with vendors, and ensure accuracy of drawings and calculations. ABET-accredited degree required; FE/engineering progression is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires degree from ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• 1+ years of experience in transmission line engineering or a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and production of technical plans/drawings/models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
• Specify transmission line components.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine ROW requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Transmission line engineering

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced transmission line engineer to design lines from 69kV to 765kV, perform structural analyses, and develop plans and specifications. The role supports hybrid work with three days in the office and two remote days and may include a generous relocation package.

The candidate will use PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE, coordinate with vendors, and ensure accuracy of drawings and calculations. ABET-accredited degree required; FE/engineering progression is valued.