Lead Overhead Transmission Engineer

Planet Group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Staff Transmission Engineer for overhead transmission projects based in Austin or Houston. You will lead design teams from 69kV to 500kV, mentor staff, and execute design work with engineering judgment while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

Requirements include ABET-accredited civil engineering degrees with 3+ years of transmission experience (FE/PE preferred), strong CAD/analysis-tool proficiency, and excellent communication skills. Consulting background is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Providing technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV
Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
Independently executing design work with engineering judgment
Performing quality reviews
Identifying and communicating changes to the project scope to the engineering lead and the project manager
Providing input and adhering to project schedules
Understanding project budget
Identifying and communicating technical risks associated with projects
Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department
Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department
Will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and improve project team performance
Other duties as assigned