Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer II – 69kV–765kV Design

Sargent & Lundy; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation package

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Transmission Line Engineer to design and analyze high-voltage transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV. You will perform structural analysis of poles and towers, foundation designs, and conductors, including sag calculations and right-of-way assessments, using PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (three days in-office, two remote) and a generous relocation package, with ABET-accredited degree and relevant experience required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Related engineering, internship or co-op experience required.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• 1+ year of transmission line engineering experience or a Master's degree.
• Knowledge of practical engineering principles for transmission line design.
• 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 line plans and profiles.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Related engineering, internship or co-op experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microstation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Transmission Line Engineer to design and analyze high-voltage transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV. You will perform structural analysis of poles and towers, foundation designs, and conductors, including sag calculations and right-of-way assessments, using PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (three days in-office, two remote) and a generous relocation package, with ABET-accredited degree and relevant experience required.