Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines (CT)

LaBella Associates; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a qualified Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines in Orange, CT. This role involves leading transmission line design for various capital projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and utilizing advanced techniques like LiDAR. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience are required. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and includes a comprehensive benefits package encompassing healthcare, retirement, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering experience in the functional area.
• PE requested.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects.
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD.
• Determine required structure designs based on design constraints.

Skills

Engineering experience

Line Design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Client's office in Orange, CT. This position will have a hybrid schedule.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

Conductor Selection

• Structure recommendations
• Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
• Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
• LiDAR and aerial photo data
• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Detailed estimate and probability modeling
• Other studies as required to complete the projects
• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
  • Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
  • Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
  • Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering experience in the functional area
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
• PE requested

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events